Spam Musubi

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

Submitted by Rashad Maiden
Updated on August 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 pieces
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice

  • 2 cups water

  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • ¼ cup oyster sauce

  • 1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (such as Spam)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 5 sheets sushi nori (dry seaweed)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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

    A measuring glass with white rice soaking in water

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

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

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  5. Stir sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce together in a medium bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.

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  6. Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into 10 slices, or to desired thickness, and marinate in sauce for 5 minutes.

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

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  8. Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface.

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  9. Place a rice press in the center of a sheet, and press rice tightly inside.

    A rice press with pressed white rice

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  10. Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press.

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  11. 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.)

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  12. Serve musubi warm or chilled.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276 Calories
12g Fat
35g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 866mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 118mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.