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.
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
Ingredients
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
Gather all ingredients.
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Soak uncooked rice in water to cover for 4 hours; drain and rinse.
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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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Remove pan from heat and stir in rice vinegar. Set aside to cool.
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Stir sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce together in a medium bowl until sugar is completely dissolved.
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Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into 10 slices, or to desired thickness, and marinate in sauce for 5 minutes.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
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Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface.
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Place a rice press in the center of a sheet, and press rice tightly inside.
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Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press.
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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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Serve musubi warm or chilled.
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