How to make Spam MUSUBI 〜スパムむすび〜 | easy Japanese home cooking recipe

Spam

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned chicken is often less expensive.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is commonly available.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, and tamari is often less expensive.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine vinegar

This combination mimics mirin's sweetness and flavor.

Rinse the sticky rice and soak in water for about an hour.

Drain the rice and add water in a ratio of 1 cup rice to 1.2 cups water.

Cook the rice on high heat until boiling, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice steam with the lid on for another 10 minutes.

Cut the Spam or similar meat into strips.

In a skillet, cook the Spam on medium heat without oil for about 3-4 minutes per side until crispy.

Remove excess fat from the skillet, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the Spam, cooking on low heat for about a minute.

Prepare a mold using a washed tin can lined with saran wrap.

Press a layer of rice into the mold, then add a piece of Spam on top, followed by another layer of rice.

Wrap the nori around the rice and Spam, using the smooth side out.

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