Best 5 Spam Musubi Recipes

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Spam Musubi, a delightful fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian flavors, has captured the hearts of foodies worldwide. This iconic dish, featuring rice, nori (seaweed), and the delectable luncheon meat Spam, is a delectable treat that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course. Bursting with umami and an intriguing interplay of textures, Spam Musubi is a culinary gem that deserves a spot in every home cook's repertoire. From simple to elaborate variations, this article will guide you through the journey of selecting the perfect Spam Musubi recipe, ensuring you create an unforgettable experience with every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPAM MUSUBI



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Spam Musubi is a popular snack in Hawaii. It is a type of sushi that has marinated cooked spam in sushi. I got this recipe from a local Hawaiian friend when I was living there.

Provided by Rashad Maiden

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 5h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
2 cups water
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup oyster sauce
½ cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam)
5 sheets sushi nori (dry seaweed)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Soak uncooked rice for 4 hours; drain and rinse.
  • In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, and set aside to cool.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into 10 slices, or to desired thickness, and marinate in sauce for 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook slices for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface. Place a rice press in the center of the sheet, and press rice tightly inside. Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press. Wrap nori around rice mold, sealing edges with a small amount of water. (Rice may also be formed by hand in the shape of the meat slices, 1 inch thick.) Musubi may be served warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 866.2 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

SPAM MUSUBI



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Spam, the love-it-or-hate-it canned ham, was introduced in 1937 and gained popularity during World War II, when more than 150 million pounds were shipped to American troops overseas. Soldiers introduced it to locals, who used the product to create spin-offs of regional dishes like Japanese onigiri and Korean budae jjigae. According to Hormel Foods Corporation, residents of Hawaii eat more Spam than those of any other state. A popular way to eat it there is in the tradition of Japanese omusubi: Stack a pan-fried slice of Spam and a rice patty and wrap a piece of roasted nori around it. This version of the dish is adapted from "Aloha Kitchen: Recipes From Hawai'i," a cookbook of classic Hawaiian dishes by Alana Kysar.

Provided by Kiera Wright-Ruiz

Categories     dinner, easy, for one, for two, lunch, quick, weekday, grains and rice, meat, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspooon mirin (optional)
1 to 2 teaspoons neutral oil, like canola or vegetable
1 (12-ounce) can Spam, cut horizontally into 8 slices
3 sheets roasted sushi nori, cut into thirds crosswise
2 teaspoons furikake
5 to 6 cups cooked short-grain white rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sugar and mirin (if using). Set aside.
  • Lightly coat the bottom of a large skillet with oil and heat over medium. Fry the Spam slices until evenly browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Turn off the heat. Working quickly to avoid burning, add the soy mixture and turn the Spam slices until evenly coated in glaze. Immediately transfer the Spam slices and glaze to a plate.
  • To mold the musubi, start by placing a strip of nori, rough side up, on a cutting board or clean work surface. Place a Spam musubi maker mold over it, in the middle, then place a slice of Spam into the mold. (If you don't have a mold, you can line a clean Spam can with plastic wrap instead, and place a slice of Spam at the bottom.) Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon furikake over the Spam, then fill the mold or can with a generous mound of rice. Press the rice firmly with the musubi maker press or with your hands until it is 3/4- to 1-inch thick, adding more rice as needed.
  • Use the press to hold the rice down with one hand and pull the mold upward to unmold the musubi with your other hand. (If you're using the Spam can, gently lift the Spam and rice out of the can by gently pulling on both sides of the plastic wrap.) Wrap the nori around the Spam-rice stack, bringing both ends of the strip to the middle, folding one over the other, and flipping it over so the seam is down and the Spam is facing up. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately or wrap with plastic wrap to take with you on the go.

SPAM MUSUBI RECIPE BY TASTY



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This popular Hawaiian snack is perfect for any occasion. It's sweet, it's salty, it's sticky, and it's super easy to make.

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup short grain white rice
½ cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ Spam®, sliced in half lengthwise (1 12 ounce can (340 G))
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 strips nori, 2 in wide (5 cm)

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice in cool water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  • In a small pot, combine the rice and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for another 15 minutes.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, salt, and vinegar. Microwave for 1 minute, or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Transfer the rice to a medium bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the rice. Stir with a spatula to combine. Set aside.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Spam slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, and sugar.
  • Reduce the heat to low and pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Let the sauce get bubbly and thick. Coat the Spam slices evenly in the glaze, turning as needed. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Clean the Spam can and line with plastic wrap. Add a packed ⅓ cup of rice into the bottom of the can, pressing down firmly. Add a piece of cooked Spam on top and press down firmly again. Use the plastic wrap to lift the rice and Spam from the can and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Lay a strip of nori, shiny side down, on a clean surface. Place the Spam and rice stack at the center on top and wrap the nori around, using a little water on your finger to seal the nori. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717 calories, Carbohydrate 129 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 18 grams

DECONSTRUCTED SPAM® MUSUBI



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I was craving Spam® musubi. Without a musubi maker/rice press, I improvised with this deconstructed version. I was told this dish is required at all our future potlucks.

Provided by gammaray (=

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup lite soy sauce
¼ cup oyster sauce
2 (12 ounce) cans low-sodium canned luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 ½ cups water
2 cups medium-grain white rice (such as Calrose)
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 (1.2 ounce) package roasted and seasoned seaweed, torn into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce together in a resealable gallon-size bag. Add luncheon meat, seal bag, and turn to coat, gently squeezing to coat luncheon meat. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Bring water to a boil; add rice. Return water to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add luncheon meat and marinade. Cook, stirring frequently, until luncheon meat is browned and marinade is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir rice vinegar into rice until combined.
  • Stir rice and seaweed together in a bowl; add luncheon meat and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 886.8 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

SPAM MUSUBI



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This is a favorite island food. Everyone makes it but my sauce for the spam just can't be beat!!! Whenever my daughter and I take this with us, we get compliments about how much it taste so good! Now the secret is out . . . enjoy!

Provided by Jo Anne Sugimoto

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 c white rice
1 can(s) spam, cut into 8 slices
1 c soy sauce
1/2 water
1 c sugar
1 Tbsp ginger, grated
2 tsp garlic, minced
4 sheets nori, cut in half
IF YOU ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE A SPAM MUSUBI MAKER

Steps:

  • 1. While your rice is cooking, slice a can of spam into 8 pieces, set aside.
  • 2. In a large skillet pan, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, ginger and garlic.
  • 3. Place the slices of spam in the skillet pan with the sauce, cook the spam until it turns to a darker color, turning the spam several times.
  • 4. Remove from heat and place the spam in a container and pour the sauce in with the spam. Set aside.
  • 5. Cut your nori sheets in half and place it in a dry container.
  • 6. If you have a spam musubi maker, you will use now.
  • 7. Place a 1/2 sheet of nori on a clean surface, scoop about 3/4 of a cup of rice and pat it down, place a piece of spam down and then another scoop of rice. Place the top of the musubi maker and flatten the top evenly. Remove the musubi maker and fold the nori over the rice. Place the spam musubi, seam side down into a large container. The heat will seal the nori.
  • 8. You can eat it hot or cold, your preference.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients, especially for the rice. Short-grain rice is the best type of rice to use for spam musubi, as it is sticky and holds together well.
  • Make sure the rice is cooked properly. The rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the spam and nori. This will help prevent the spam and nori from tearing.
  • Be careful not to overfill the spam musubi with rice. The rice should be packed tightly, but it should not be so full that it bursts out of the nori.
  • If you are making spam musubi ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to serve, bring the spam musubi to room temperature for about 30 minutes before eating.

Conclusion:

Spam musubi is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover spam. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make spam musubi that is sure to please everyone.

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