Spam Musubi is an iconic Hawaiian snack made from grilled Spam, seasoned sticky rice, and roasted nori. This recipe yields about 8 musubi and is quick to make: about 25 minutes prep and 5 minutes active cook time (30 minutes total). The Spam is briefly marinated in a sweet-salty mixture, pan-fried until slightly crispy, then pressed onto sushi rice and wrapped in nori for a portable, satisfying bite.
Summary
Overview of the process: - Slice and marinate Spam in a mixture of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar for 15 minutes. - Drain and pan-fry Spam until slightly crispy. - Use a musubi mold (or press by hand) to form 1 to 1 1/2 inch blocks of sushi rice on a sheet of roasted nori. - Optionally sprinkle furikake on the rice, top with the cooked Spam, then wrap and seal the nori. Serve warm.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Spam
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Nori (roasted seaweed used for sushi, cut into halves or thirds)
- 6 cups cooked sushi rice
- furikake ((optional))
Directions
- Slice the Spam into about 8-10 slices depending on how thick you like it. Place it in a Ziplock bag. Mix oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar is dissolved and add to the bag with the Spam. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Drain off marinade and fry Spam on each side over medium heat until slightly crispy or until desired doneness.
- Place a strip of nori roasted seaweed on a cutting board (shiny side down). Place your Musubi mold across the middle of the nori.
- Add Sushi Rice to the mold, pressing down firmly and evenly so there is about 1-1 1/2 inches of rice. Dip the mold and your fingers in water as you go to prevent sticking.
- Optional: Add a sprinkling of furikake (a mixture of sesame seeds and little bits of nori) for extra flavor.
- Next, remove the mold from the rice. Now you will have a nice little block of rice right on the nori. Add a slice of cooked Spam on top of the rice.
- Wrap up one side of the nori and stick it to the top of the SPAM, then wrap up the other side. Just like you are wrapping a nice little package. Use a little water on your finger to seal if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Yield: 8 musubi
- Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
- Optional: furikake adds extra sesame and seaweed flavor
Source
Original recipe: https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spam-Musubi-side-view.jpg Video link: https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/musubi/
