Simple & Delicious Spam Musubi: Hawaiian Style Spam Rice Balls
Simple & Delicious Spam Musubi: Hawaiian Style Spam Rice Balls
Easy Homemade Spam Musubi Recipe: Hawaiian Rice Balls to Enjoy Like Kimbap, by Kim Jin-ok’s Culinary Delights
As the weather is perfect for picnics with warm days and cool mornings and evenings, we’re introducing a simple yet flavorful Spam Musubi recipe. Also known as Hawaiian Musubi or Spam Square Kimbap, this dish uses humble ingredients and is incredibly easy to make, making it enjoyable for everyone. It’s also perfect for children’s lunchboxes or a light meal.
**Servings: 3 (Yields 6 Spam Musubi)**
* **Ingredients:** 200g Spam, 6 eggs, 2 bowls of rice (generous portion), 6 perilla leaves (optional), 3 sheets of dried seaweed for kimbap, sesame oil, fine salt, sesame seeds, cooking oil.
* **Measurements:** Based on a standard Korean rice spoon.
* **Tips:**
* Perilla leaves help cut through the richness of the Spam, making it more delicious. You can omit them if you prefer.
* Adjust the amount of salt in the rice based on the saltiness of your Spam. If you prefer less salt, reduce the amount or omit it.
* Wash the 6 perilla leaves thoroughly and ensure they are completely dry before using.
Main Ingredients- 1 can (200g) Spam
- 2 bowls of rice (warm)
- 6 eggs
- 6 perilla leaves (optional)
- 3 sheets of dried seaweed for kimbap
- A pinch of sesame oil
- A pinch of fine salt
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- A splash of cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Crack 6 eggs into a bowl. Add a small pinch of fine salt (about the size of a pea) and a few drops of sesame oil. The sesame oil helps eliminate any eggy smell. Also, add 2 tablespoons of water; this helps the egg roll turn out soft and pliable. Whisk everything together thoroughly to create a smooth egg mixture.
Step 2
Prepare one small can (200g) of Spam. Briefly soak the Spam can in hot water to help release it and remove excess grease. Pat it dry with paper towels. Then, slice the Spam into 6 equal, uniform pieces. Place the Spam slices in a pan and cook them until golden brown on both sides for a delicious flavor.
Step 3
Lightly grease a pan with cooking oil and heat it over low heat. Pour a thin layer of the whisked egg mixture into the pan. As the bottom starts to cook, carefully roll up the egg. It’s convenient to roll it to match the width of the Spam slices. Repeat this process to make a total of 3 egg rolls. Once cooked, slice each egg roll into 6 pieces, matching the size of the Spam slices, to prepare them for the Spam Musubi.
Step 4
Place about 2 generous bowls of warm cooked rice into a bowl. Add about 1/5 tablespoon of fine salt, a pinch of sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix everything evenly to season the rice well.
Step 5
Take 3 sheets of kimbap seaweed. Fold each sheet in half lengthwise and then cut them into three long strips. This will give you strips of seaweed suitable for wrapping the Spam Musubi.
Step 6
Clean a Spam can or use a musubi mold. Line the mold with plastic wrap. Add about two spoonfuls of the seasoned rice and spread it thinly to form the base. Place half a perilla leaf (folded) on top of the rice, followed by one piece of egg and one piece of Spam. Finally, add another two spoonfuls of rice and press down firmly to compact the layers. Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around the filling to shape it, then carefully remove it from the mold. Unwrap the plastic. Place the Spam Musubi onto a sheet of seaweed (rough side up) and roll it up snugly. Lightly moisten the edge of the seaweed with water to seal it. You should be able to make 6 Spam Musubi this way. Slice them into bite-sized pieces and enjoy your delicious homemade Spam Musubi!
