Delicious Spam Musubi: A Hawaiian Classic You’ll Love

Enjoy the delightful flavor of Spam Musubi, a beloved Hawaiian snack featuring teriyaki-glazed Spam and fluffy rice.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 pieces

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Rice

2 cups Calrose rice Rinse thoroughly for texture.

For the Teriyaki Glaze

1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce Can be homemade.
1/4 cup Brown sugar Light brown sugar is a good substitute.
1/4 cup Soy sauce Low-sodium recommended.
2 tablespoons Mirin Extra sugar can substitute.
1 tablespoon Sesame oil Essential for flavor.

For the Spam

7 slices Spam Can use low-sodium Spam.

For Assembly

3.5 sheets Sushi nori For wrapping.
to taste Furikake seasoning Adds flavor and texture.

Equipment

rice cooker
Non-Stick Pan
Musubi mold
Microwave

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse the Calrose rice under hot water until clear; cook according to rice cooker instructions, about 20 minutes.
Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil; microwave until dissolved or heat in a saucepan.
Pan-fry the Spam in a non-stick pan until crispy, then coat with teriyaki sauce.
Lay sushi nori on plastic wrap and position musubi mold in the center.
Pack 1 cup of rice in the mold, sprinkle furikake, and add Spam on top.
Wrap the nori around the rice and Spam, sealing it with water.
Slice the musubi in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; can refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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