Grilled spam on pressed rice wrapped with nori seaweed. A hugely popular Pacific island snack.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: wrapped in plastic
Garnishes: nori
Accompaniments: soy sauce
Instructions
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1
Slice spam into 6 even pieces.
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2
Mix soy sauce and sugar, marinate spam 5 minutes.
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3
Pan-fry spam slices until caramelized on both sides.
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4
Season rice with rice vinegar and sesame oil.
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5
Press rice into rectangular blocks using the spam can as mold.
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6
Place spam on rice and wrap with nori strip.
Did You Know?
Spam became a staple across the Pacific during WWII and remains one of the most consumed canned foods in Micronesia.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- skillet
- musubi mold
Garnishing
nori
Accompaniments
soy sauce
The Story Behind Spam Musubi
Spam arrived in Micronesia with American military forces during World War II and became deeply embedded in island food culture. The musubi preparation was adopted from Hawaiian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
Using beef spam avoids pork while maintaining the beloved salty-sweet flavor profile.
Spam musubi is sold at every convenience store and school cafeteria across the region.
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