Ingredients
- For the Sushi Rice:
- 1 ½ cups dry short grain sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Caramelized Spam:
- 1 can (12 oz) Spam
- 2 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- For Assembly:
- 3 sheets roasted seaweed (nori), cut into 2-inch wide strips
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse the sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with 2 cups of water. Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. When rice is done, drizzle seasoning over and gently mix.
- Cook the Spam: Slice Spam into ¼-inch thick pieces. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook Spam for 4 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crisp.
- Caramelize the Spam: Reduce heat to medium-low. Sprinkle sugar over Spam and flip to coat. Add soy sauce and water. Simmer 4 minutes, flipping until sauce reduces and coats the Spam.
- Assemble the Musubi: Line a Spam can with plastic wrap and press ½ cup of seasoned rice into it. Remove rice mold. On a nori strip, layer caramelized Spam and molded rice. Roll tightly and seal with water. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Notes
- Add a rolled egg omelet for a breakfast version.
- Try flavored Spam or avocado slices for variety.
- Use furikake in the rice for extra umami.
- Wrap tightly with plastic and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Microwave with a damp paper towel to reheat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 musubi
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
