Spam Musubi Back to School Lunch Box
Why This Spam Musubi Lunch Box Is A Back to School Win
Have you thought about what you’re going to pack for school lunch? No? Don’t worry. Here’s a lunchbox idea that your kids might like. I’m making their lunch boxes in the morning and eating the same thing with them for lunch to see how well it tastes. Today we’re making spam musubi—a fun, kid-friendly twist on a Hawaiian classic that’s perfect for lunch boxes.
ESTIMATED NUTRITION (PER SERVING, SERVES 4)
| Calories: 420 | Protein: 16g | Carbs: 48g | Fat: 22g |
Ingredients:
Ingredients List
- 1 can Spam
- Sushi rice
- Soy sauce
- Mirin
- Sugar
- Nori
- Peaches
- Green apples
- Goldfish crackers
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Directions
- Prep the Spam: Cut the Spam into slices about ½-inch thick.
- Fry the Spam: Heat a pan over medium heat. Fry the Spam slices until they’re golden brown on both sides.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together 1 spoonful soy sauce, 1 spoonful mirin, and 2 spoons sugar. Pour over the fried Spam and let it caramelize slightly.
- Prepare the nori: Cut your nori sheets into strips about 2 inches wide.
- Assemble the musubi: Place a strip of nori on a flat surface. Add a layer of sushi rice in the center (using a mold or just pressing down with something flat). Top with a slice of the glazed Spam. Fold the nori over to wrap it all together. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Pack the lunch box: Place the musubi in your lunch box. Add peaches, green apple slices for tartness, and Goldfish crackers for crunch.
- Keep it fresh: For food safety, keep an ice pack on the lunch box to keep everything fresh until lunchtime.
Pro Tips
- No mold? No problem: You don’t need a mold to make this. Just press the rice down with anything flat—a spatula or the back of a spoon works great.
- Kid-friendly sides: Let your kids help choose their favorite fruits and crunchy snacks to pack alongside.
- Safety first: Always use an ice pack in lunch boxes to keep perishable items safe to eat.
- Get creative: Swap Spam for grilled chicken, tofu, or your favorite protein for variety.
- Try it yourself: Josephine eats the same thing with her kids for lunch to see how it tastes—great way to know if your kids will like it!
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