How to Make Hawaiian Spam Musubi (Without a Mold)
Caramelized and savory spam paired with sticky rice and nori. A delicious and portable snack any time of the day. It's so easy to make, customizable, and can be made without a mold!
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked short or medium grain rice
- 1 can spam 12 ounces, cut into 8 even slices
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Furikake optional
- 2 sheets nori (roasted seaweed) cut into 8 even strips
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Add the rice into a pot and rinse a couple of times until the water runs clear. Add water according to the package instructions and based on your preferred cooking method.*
- Cool the rice: Once the rice is done, fluff it up using a fork and let it cool. To cool faster, transfer to a large mixing bowl or sheet pan if desired.
- Brown the spam: Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat and cook the spam for 3 minutes on each side or until browned. The fat will render from the spam and caramelize it.
- Glaze the spam: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Pour it over the spam and cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Flip the spam to coat evenly and turn off the heat.
- Form the rice: Take ½ cup of rice and form it tightly into a rectangular oval to mimic the shape of spam.
- Form the musubi: Place a strip of nori down vertically on a work surface, then place a piece of spam in the middle, sprinkle on furikake, and top with rice. Wrap the nori strip around to form a musubi. If the nori doesn't stay in place, seal it with a dab of water or use a few grains of rice to act as "glue." Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- I used 2.5 cups of water with Homai calrose rice using the stovetop method. Cover and bring the rice to a boil then immediately turn the heat to low and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Once the rice comes to a boil, refrain from opening the lid during the rest of the cooking process.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 726mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 3mg
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