Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBig Kahuna Hawaiian BBQSpam Musubi Recipe

Spam Musubi Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Spam and sweet soy on sticky rice wrapped in seaweed.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rice

    In a bowl, mix the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar and sugar. Set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spam

    Slice the Spam into 8 equal pieces. In a pan over medium heat, cook the Spam slices until they are golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Make the Glaze

    In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the cooked Spam in the pan and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the Spam is well-coated and the sauce thickens slightly.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Musubi

    Place a sheet of nori on a clean surface. Wet your hands and take a portion of the sushi rice, about 1/4 cup, and mold it into a rectangle shape. Place a piece of the glazed Spam on top of the rice, then top with another 1/4 cup of rice. Wrap the nori around the rice and Spam, sealing the edges with a little water.

  5. 5

    Cut and Serve

    Cut the Spam musubi in half, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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