The Great SPAM Musubi

Are you the type who carries food around, eats on the desk, or just someone who loves snacking? This popular Hawaiian snack/lunch on-the-go will save the day.

It's basically a giant sushi with SPAM. I know it's different, but I really think it's a genius alternative to raw fish that is perishable and expensive. I want to give credit to all my friends from Hawaii who introduced me to my ultimate favorite snack, the great SPAM musubi :)

Ingredients 3 C Japanese rice 1 Can Lite SPAM (low sodium) 1/4 C Shoyu 1/4 C Mirin 2 Tbsp Cooking Sake (my secret ingredient; but totally optional) 2 Tbsp Light brown sugar Nori, 5x2 cut Furikake (optional)

Directions

Japanese Rice 1. Rinse the rice grains with water until it turns almost clear, 3-4 times. 2. Add water and cook rice as instructed. 3. Once the rice is done, transfer to a bowl and let cool by cutting and folding. Do not press it down to retain its fluffiness. Set aside.

Teriyaki SPAM 1. Slice SPAM about 1/4" thick or use a spam slicer. 1 can = 9 slices. 2. Combine shoyu, mirin, sake, and brown sugar in a bowl. 3. Mix until sugar is fully dissolved. 4. Place the SPAM slices in the bowl of your previously made teriyaki sauce. 5. Marinate for about 15 minutes. 6. Heat a pan, cook both sides of each SPAM slice until the sauce has caramelized. No cooking oil needed. 7. Set aside on a plate without stacking to prevent sticking from each other.

Note: Musubi makers can be bought online or at Daiso (Japanese store).

To Assemble 1. Place a piece of nori on a plate or clean cutting board, shiny side down. 2. Put the musubi mold on top of the nori, make sure it's centered. 3. Add about 1/4 C of steamed rice and spread evenly. 4. Press the mold down to keep the rice intact. 5. Remove the mold and soak it in a bowl of water. This will help prevent the rice from sticking to it.

Want to make it but you don't have a musubi maker? Here's how: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Spam-Musubi or simply moisten your clean hands and place about 1/4 C of steamed rice and form like a giant nigiri rice.

No musubi maker, no problem

6. Sprinkle furikake on top of the molded rice. (optional) 7. Place a slice of teriyaki SPAM. 8. Wrap the nori around it, and seal the ends by your wet index finger. 9. Wrap individually in cling wrap if desired.

From kitchen with love,

Chef Ary

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