Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
5 cup

Cooked Sushi Rice

Room Temperature

12 ounce

Spam

Sliced

4 tbsp

Mirin

5 sheet

Nori Seaweed

Cut in half lengthwise

6 tbsp

Soy Sauce

4 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Nori Goma Furikake

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the Spam can for use as a mold by opening both ends and washing it thoroughly.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut the Spam into 10 slices.

Step 3
~3 min

Fry the Spam slices until crispy and drain excess oil.

Step 4
~3 min

In a pan, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.

Step 5
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the fried Spam slices to the sauce and coat them evenly.

Step 7
~3 min

Simmer the Spam in the sauce until the sauce thickens.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove the Spam from the pan.

Step 9
~3 min

Lay a sheet of nori on a clean surface.

Step 10
~3 min

Place the clean Spam can on the lower third of the nori sheet.

Step 11
~3 min

Fill the mold (Spam can) with cooked sushi rice and press it flat, about 3/4 inch high.

Step 12
~3 min

Sprinkle the rice with furikake seasoning.

Step 13
~3 min

Top the rice with a piece of the glazed Spam.

Step 14
~3 min

Remove the mold and place it in a bowl of water to keep it clean.

Step 15
~3 min

Fold the nori over the Spam and sushi rice.

Step 16
~3 min

Roll until completely wrapped and moisten the end of the nori to seal it.

Step 17
~3 min

Repeat the process for the remaining Spam slices.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality sushi rice for best results.

Make sure the Spam slices are crispy for a better texture.

Adjust the amount of sugar in the sauce to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Cooking Spam)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of kimchi.

Enjoy as a quick snack or light meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii

Cultural Significance

A popular and iconic snack in Hawaiian cuisine, reflecting the cultural fusion of Japanese and American influences.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Snack
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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