Spam Musubi
Bring a taste of Hawaii to your kitchen with this classic Spam Musubi recipe! This beloved island snack features tender slices of caramelized Spam, seared to perfection in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze, layered on top of perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Wrapped in a strip of nori for a briny, crispy finish, this portable treat strikes the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Quick to prepare in under 45 minutes, Spam Musubi is perfect for meal prepping, picnics, or on-the-go lunches. With simple ingredients like rice vinegar, sugar, and nori, this recipe is as authentic as it is easy to make. Whether you're craving a bit of aloha or looking to try something new, this Spam Musubi is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can Spam
- 2 cups Sushi rice
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 full sheets Nori sheets
- 2.5 cups Water (for cooking rice)
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
Add the rice and 2.5 cups of water to a rice cooker. Cook the rice according to the manufacturer's instructions. If using a pot, bring the rice to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, remove the Spam from the can and slice it into 8 even slices. Set aside.
Mix soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the Spam slices to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
Pour the soy sauce and sugar mixture over the Spam slices in the pan and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the Spam, about 1-2 additional minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar with a pinch of sugar and salt. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice, being careful not to mash the rice. Allow the rice to cool slightly.
Cut each nori sheet into thirds lengthwise. You should have 9 strips in total.
Place a strip of nori, shiny side down, on a clean surface. Use a musubi mold or your hands to shape about 1/2 cup of rice into a compact rectangular block that matches the size of the Spam slice.
Place the rice block onto the nori strip. Top it with a slice of caramelized Spam.
Wrap the nori around the Spam and rice combination, using a little bit of water to seal the ends if needed.
Repeat the process for the remaining ingredients.
Serve Spam Musubi warm or at room temperature. Enjoy immediately or store wrapped in plastic wrap to retain freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.2 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 5970 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 256.3 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2527 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
