Description
Spam Musubi スパムむすび is a delightful Hawaiian snack that combines savory Spam, fluffy rice, and crisp nori seaweed into a portable treat perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make recipe allows you to enjoy this unique handheld dish in just over an hour. With its satisfying blend of textures and flavors, Spam Musubi is not only a fantastic lunchbox option but also a hit at picnics or gatherings. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or sauces for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups uncooked rice
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 nori seaweed sheet
- 1 can of small Spam (7 oz)
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp potato starch (Katakuriko)
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to your method until fluffy.
- Mix in toasted sesame seeds once the rice is cooked.
- Cut the nori sheet into six strips for wrapping later.
- Slice the Spam into six equal pieces lengthwise.
- Fry the Spam slices in vegetable oil until browned on both sides.
- Prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, sake, vinegar, sugar, potato starch, and water in the frying pan until thickened.
- Coat fried Spam slices with the sauce.
- Assemble the musubi by pressing rice into a mold, topping with Spam, and wrapping with nori securely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 musubi (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg