Spammed Sushi Musubi
Elevate your snacking game with Spammed Sushi Musubi, a mouthwatering twist on traditional Hawaiian comfort food. This recipe combines perfectly seasoned short-grain sushi rice with caramelized Spam slices, coated in a rich, umami-packed teriyaki glaze made from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Enveloped in crisp, savory nori sheets, each musubi is a portable, flavor-packed treat perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or on-the-go snacking. With its irresistible balance of sweet, salty, and savory, this fusion dish comes together in under an hour and is guaranteed to impress. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or a fan of classic Spam, Spammed Sushi Musubi will quickly become your go-to recipe for a taste of the islands.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can Spam (classic or low-sodium)
- 2 cups Short grain sushi rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 5 whole sheets Nori sheets (seaweed)
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoons Sugar (for rice seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon Cooking oil
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. If using a stovetop, bring the rice and water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
While the rice is cooking, slice the Spam into 10 equal pieces, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sugar, and mirin to create the teriyaki glaze.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil. Fry the Spam slices for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
Pour the teriyaki glaze over the Spam slices in the skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes, turning the slices to coat them evenly in the sticky glaze. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the rice has finished cooking, mix the rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Add this seasoning to the rice and gently fold until the rice is evenly seasoned. Let the rice cool slightly so it's easier to handle.
Cut the nori sheets in half lengthwise to create smaller strips for wrapping.
Using damp hands, scoop about 1/2 cup of seasoned rice and shape it into a compact rectangular block about the size of a Spam slice.
Place one glazed Spam slice on top of the rice block. Wrap a strip of nori around the Spam and rice, sealing the ends with a bit of water to make it stick.
Repeat with the remaining rice, Spam, and nori until all pieces are assembled.
Serve immediately, or wrap each musubi in plastic wrap for a portable snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 6582 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.9 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.6 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1046 mg | 22% | |
*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.
