Spam Musubi

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

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak uncooked rice in water to cover for 4 hours; drain and rinse.

Step 2

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove pan from heat and stir in rice vinegar. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Stir together sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl until sugar is completely dissolved. Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into 10 slices, or to desired thickness, and marinate in sauce for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

Step 6

Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface. Place a rice press in the center of a sheet, and press rice tightly inside. Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press. Wrap nori around rice, sealing edges with a small amount of water. (Rice may also be formed by hand in the shape of the meat slices and about 1-inch thick.)

Step 7

Serve musubi warm or chilled.