Spam Musubi Recipe
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Spam Musubi

By: Rashad Maiden 
"Spam Musubi is a popular snack in Hawaii. It is a type of sushi that has marinated cooked spam in sushi. I got this recipe from a local Hawaiian friend when I was living there."

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 pieces
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam)
  • 5 sheets sushi nori (dry seaweed)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Soak uncooked rice for 4 hours; drain and rinse.
  2. In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, and set aside to cool.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into 10 slices, or to desired thickness, and marinate in sauce for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook slices for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface. Place a rice press in the center of the sheet, and press rice tightly inside. Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press. Wrap nori around rice mold, sealing edges with a small amount of water. (Rice may also be formed by hand in the shape of the meat slices, 1 inch thick.) Musubi may be served warm or chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 276 | Total Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by Blancheskid   view full review
I've been making spam musubi like this for years, except that I omit the oyster sauce, add a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by es   view full review
growing up in hawaii, i ate spam musubi all the time. i've always made it with a sugar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by CHOZENBOI671   view full review
Being an "Island Boy," I like to find recipes for 'local' food. It reminds me of home and is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by ladybug324   view full review
After going to Hawaii for the first time a few years ago, my fiance and I fell in love with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by LaurenAshley!   view full review
This is a great recipe. But it doesn't have to be that hard. My family just uses calrose rice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2005 by PUNANICHENG   view full review
I'm from Hawaii and I love making/eating spam musubi. Recipe looks good, I would suggest...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2005 by Kim O   view full review
On our 7th trip to the Hawaiian Islands, we finally tried Spam Musubi! It is "ono"! I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by CMAC023   view full review
Aloha! I moved from Hawaii and I missed eating the spam musubi in Pearl Highlands(Food Court),...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by CookingMaMa08   view full review
Hubby and I had SPAM musubi everyday when we were in Hawaii. I couldn't figure out what's the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by CAPoookie   view full review
The marinade was delicious. I didn't know it was the oyster sauce that was missing when I...

 

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