Classic Spam Musubi

Ingredients

• 1 can (12 oz) Spam(paid link)
• 2 cups short-grain sushi rice(paid link)
• 2 cups water(paid link)
• 6 sheets nori sheets(paid link)
• ¼ cup soy sauce(paid link)
• ¼ cup sugar(paid link)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the sushi rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   While rice is cooking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and sugar until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Slice the Spam into 6 equal rectangular slices.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry Spam slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.

   2 min

5. 5

   Brush the Spam slices with the soy sauce and sugar glaze. Cook for another 1-2 minutes per side, until the glaze is caramelized.

   1 min

6. 6

   Assemble the musubi. Cut each nori sheet in half crosswise.

7. 7

   Place a nori half, shiny side down, on a clean surface. If using a musubi mold, place it on the nori. Otherwise, form the rice by hand.

8. 8

   Press about 1/2 cup of cooked rice into the mold or form into a rectangular block.

9. 9

   Place a glazed Spam slice on top of the rice.

10. 10

    Fold the nori around the rice and Spam. Moisten the edge of the nori with a little water to seal.

11. 11

    Repeat with remaining ingredients.

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