Perfect Spam Musubi: Easy Tips and Tricks
A perfect balance of savory canned meat and sweet teriyaki glaze atop seasoned sushi rice, wrapped in crisp nori.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 musubis
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
1 can (12 oz) Canned Luncheon Meat (Spam)
2.5 cups cooked sushi rice
2 sheets sushi nori, cut into strips
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Whisk soy sauce, sugar, and mirin to make the glaze.
2. Slice the meat into 8 pieces and fry until crispy.
3. Pour glaze over slices and cook until sticky.
4. Place a nori strip down and use a mold to shape 1/3 cup of rice.
5. Top with a glazed slice and wrap the nori tightly.
Notes
Use warm rice for better molding.
Wrap tightly in plastic for on-the-go snacks.
Add a thin egg omelet for extra flavor.