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Spam Musubi

SUBMITTED BY: Rashad Maiden PHOTO BY: Joanna

"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
Original recipe yield 10 pieces

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by Blancheskid
I've been making spam musubi like this for years, except that I omit the oyster sauce, add a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2006 by CHOZENBOI671
Being an "Island Boy," I like to find recipes for 'local' food. It reminds me of home and is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by es
growing up in hawaii, i ate spam musubi all the time. i've always made it with a sugar and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by LaurenAshley!
This is a great recipe. But it doesn't have to be that hard. My family just uses calrose rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by ladybug324
After going to Hawaii for the first time a few years ago, my fiance and I fell in love with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2005 by Kim O
On our 7th trip to the Hawaiian Islands, we finally tried Spam Musubi! It is "ono"! I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2005 by PUNANICHENG
I'm from Hawaii and I love making/eating spam musubi. Recipe looks good, I would suggest... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by CMAC023
Aloha! I moved from Hawaii and I missed eating the spam musubi in Pearl Highlands(Food Court),... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2005 by Poookie
The marinade was delicious. I didn't know it was the oyster sauce that was missing when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.