Spam Musubi Recipe: Savory and Hawaiian-Inspired
Spam Musubi with a savory, Hawaiian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz can Spam, sliced into 8 pieces
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 4 sheets nori cut into 2-inch strips
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: Sesame seeds chopped green onions
- Suggested Pairings: Iced tea pickled ginger
Instructions
- Rinse and cook rice with water; cool slightly.
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; fold into rice.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin for the glaze; taste and adjust.
- Fry Spam in sesame oil 2–3 minutes per side; brush with glaze and cook 1 minute.
- Place nori strip down; center musubi mold, add 1/3 cup rice, press, add Spam, press again, and wrap nori.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Press rice firmly for compact musubi.
- Store in the fridge for 2 days or freeze components for 1 month.
- Try a vegetarian or spicy variation.
- Pair with edamame.