Spam Musubi
Hawaiian

Spam Musubi

A popular Hawaiian snack consisting of a slice of Spam on top of rice, wrapped with nori seaweed.

SpamSpam
Sushi RiceSushi Rice
Rice VinegarRice Vinegar
NoriNori
RiceRice
NoriNori
Easy15 min

Where it comes from

Spam Musubi is influenced by Japanese onigiri and became popular in Hawaii due to the availability of Spam during World War II.

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What goes into it

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Cook sushi rice and season with rice vinegar.

  2. 2

    Slice Spam and fry until crispy.

  3. 3

    Place a slice of Spam on a block of rice and wrap with nori.

  4. 4

    Press tightly to secure the shape.

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