Hawaiian Spam Musubi

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Hawaiian Spam Musubi is a delicious grab-and-go snack made with tender seasoned rice, sweet and savory caramelized Spam, and crispy roasted nori. This easy homemade musubi recipe is perfect for lunch, picnics, beach days, or anytime you want a filling Hawaiian-style treat. The salty Spam, sticky sushi rice, and seaweed wrap make every bite so satisfying!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Keyword: Hawaiian Snack, Hawaiian Spam Musubi, Nori Wrapped Rice, Spam and Rice, Spam Musubi

Cooking Method: Rice Cooker, Stovetop

Diet: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry short grain sushi rice
2 cups water
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp granulated sugar divided
1/2 tsp salt
1 can Spam 12 ounces
2 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 cup water
3 sheets roasted seaweed nori cut into 2-inch wide strips

Instructions

Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. Add the rice and 2 cups of water to the rice cooker and cook until done.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the cooked rice and gently stir with a rice paddle or spoon until the rice is evenly seasoned.
Slice the Spam into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Spam slices and cook for about 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and crisp around the edges.
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce and 1/4 cup water.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the Spam and flip the slices to coat them.
Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Let the Spam simmer for about 4 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes, until the sauce cooks down and the Spam looks glossy and caramelized.
Line the inside of the empty Spam can with plastic wrap. Add about 1/2 cup of seasoned rice and press it down gently to shape it, then lift the rice out using the plastic wrap.
Place a strip of nori on a flat surface. Add a slice of caramelized Spam, place the shaped rice on top, wrap the nori around the Spam and rice, and seal the edge with a little water. Place seam-side down and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Notes

Brown the Spam before adding the sauce so it gets crispy edges and a richer flavor.
Use a small dab of water to seal the nori so the musubi holds together nicely.

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