Description
Hawaiian Spam Musubi is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining savory Spam, sticky sushi rice, and umami-rich nori. This portable snack is not only easy to make but also perfect for picnics or lunchboxes. With its crispy edges and chewy texture, each bite transports you to the sunny shores of Hawaii. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick snack or serving it at a family gathering, Hawaiian Spam Musubi is sure to impress with its irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Spam (12 oz)
- 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
- 3 sheets sushi nori seaweed
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions (about 20 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Slice Spam into eight rectangles and fry in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (4-5 minutes per side).
- Lay a sheet of nori on a clean surface. Spread about 1/3 cup seasoned rice on the nori.
- Place one slice of Spam on top of the rice and roll tightly; seal with a bit of water.
- Let sit seam-side down for five minutes before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 musubi (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg