Spam Musubi (Hawaiian Spam Musubi)

Ingredients

• 1 boîte (340 g) Spam (or Tulip brand "Ham Delights") (Canned pork pâté can)
• 4 feuilles Nori sheets (Cut into strips ~6 cm x 20 cm)
• 280 g Cooked white rice (preferably sushi rice or seasoned rice) (About 70 g per musubi, still hot)
• 2 c. à soupe Soy sauce (Preferably low‑sodium)
• 2 c. à soupe Mirin (Sweet rice wine)
• 1 c. à soupe White sugar (Granulated)
• 1 c. à café Vegetable oil (For cooking the Spam)
• 1 rouleau Plastic film (cling wrap) (To line the mold and wrap the musubi)

Instructions

1. Cut the nori sheets

   Cut each nori sheet into strips about 6 cm wide by 20 cm long using a knife or scissors.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the Spam

   Open the Spam can, poke one or two small holes opposite the opening to create airflow, then remove the meat block. Slice it into rounds about 5 mm thick.

   Time: PT5M

3. Brown the Spam

   Heat the pan over low heat, add 1 c. à café oil and brown the Spam slices 2 minutes on each side until lightly crisp.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: feu doux

4. Prepare the sweet sauce

   In the same pan, pour the soy sauce, mirin and sugar. Reduce over low heat until the liquid is half, stirring lightly.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: feu doux

5. Coat the Spam with sauce

   Return the Spam slices to the pan, stir to coat well and cook another 2 minutes so the sauce adheres.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: feu doux

6. Cook the rice

   Prepare the white rice according to package instructions (or in a rice cooker). Keep it warm and slightly sticky.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble the musubi

   Line the bottom of the Spam box (or mold) with plastic film. Place 70 g of hot rice, press firmly to form a uniform patty, then remove the mold. Put the patty on a nori strip, add a coated Spam slice, roll the nori around the rice and Spam, and seal the edge with a few pressed rice grains.

   Time: PT5M

8. Wrap for transport

   Wrap each musubi in plastic film to keep its shape and make it easy to take on the go.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

230

Protein

10 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

1 g