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【ちむどんどん】スパムおむすび|寝かせ玄米で作る沖縄の味、ランチのお弁当にもおすすめ【YUWAERU】

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🌍Authentic Japanese recipe from a Japan-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Spam Musubi Breakfast

Cultural Context

Spam musubi originated in Hawaii, influenced by Japanese sushi culture and the local love for Spam, a wartime staple. It embodies a fusion of flavors and cultures, often enjoyed as a quick snack or breakfast. Today, it remains popular in both Hawaii and mainland U.S., with various adaptations featuring different proteins and toppings.

JapaneseJPmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 pack of aged brown rice (black rice blend)
1/4 can of Spam
2 slices of cheese
2 leaves of shiso (大葉)
nori (seaweed) as needed

spam

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while canned tuna is more affordable.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is often less expensive.

1

Slice Spam into 1 cm thick pieces and grill both sides in a frying pan until golden brown.

2

Heat the rice pack, divide it into two portions, and shape it into a rice ball that matches the size of the Spam.

3

Insert the cheese and shiso leaves, then wrap it with cut nori to finish.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

seaweed

Also Known As

Spam MusubiSpam Sushi
Local Name: スパムむすび朝食

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