Spam Musubi

Spam Musubi

Spam Musubi is a beloved Hawaiian snack made with seasoned rice, caramelised Spam and crisp nori. It is savoury, slightly sweet and perfect for packed lunches or grab-and-go snacks.

Once assembled, it keeps well chilled and slices neatly.

15 mins prep
30 mins cook
45 mins total
serves 8

Method

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  1. Cook sushi rice and season with rice vinegar.
  2. Fry Spam slices until lightly crisp.
  3. Add soy sauce, sugar and mirin; glaze for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Lay a strip of nori on a board.
  5. Press a block of rice in the centre, top with Spam, then another thin rice layer.
  6. Wrap nori around tightly and seal edge with a little water.
  7. Repeat and rest 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Sushi Rice cooked
  • 1 tbsp Mirin optional
  • 4 Nori Sheets halved
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tin Spam sliced
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar

Notes

Season to taste and adjust timings slightly depending on your hob/oven.

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