Simple Spam Musubi Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 12-ounce can low-sodium Spam, cut horizontally into 8 slices
  • 3 sheets roasted nori/seaweed, cut into thirds
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Drizzle the mixture over the white rice and mix with a rice paddle or a spatula until combined. Add the sesame seeds and mix well. Set aside.
  2. In another small bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the canola oil. Add the Spam slices and cook until crispy and browned on both sides. Turn the heat down to medium-low. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the pan and cook until reduced and thick, turning as needed, for approximately 5 minutes. Transfer the caramelized Spam to a plate.
  4. Line the inside of a clean Spam can with a piece of plastic wrap large enough to hang over the sides. Spoon about ½ to ¾ cups of prepared rice into the container. Gently press the rice down evenly to fill the mold. Place a slice of the reserved Spam over the rice and press down firmly. Use the plastic wrap to lift the rice and Spam out of the can carefully. The shape of the rice may become disfigured. Use the plastic wrap to re-shape the rice.
  5. Lay a piece of nori shiny side-down on a flat work surface. Carefully place the rice/Spam mold on top and in the center of the nori. Wrap the sides of the nori around the rice. Use your fingers to dab a small amount of water on the end of the nori. Press to seal. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  6. Enjoy immediately, or individually wrap each Musubi in plastic until ready to eat.