Spam Musubi

Name: Spam Musubi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
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

Classic Hawaiian-style rice and glazed Spam wrapped in nori.

45 mins Serves 8On the Hob

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

Method

15 mins prep30 mins cook45 mins total

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

Notes

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

About this recipe

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.