Let’s be honest—Spam doesn’t always get the love it deserves. But in Hawaii, it’s a superstar, and the crown jewel of its fame? Spam Musubi. This handheld snack is the ultimate mashup of salty, sweet, and umami, wrapped up in a seaweed hug. It’s like sushi got a tropical upgrade.

Ingredients

• 1 can Spam (classic or flavored, your choice)
• 3 cups cooked sushi rice
• 2-3 sheets of nori (seaweed), cut into strips
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp mirin (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Plastic wrap or a Spam can (for shaping)
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Instructions

1. Prepare the Spam:
   • Open the Spam can and slice the block into 8 equal pieces.
2. Make the sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sugar, and mirin until the sugar dissolves.
3. Cook the Spam:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Spam slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
   • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the Spam slices and cook for another minute, turning to coat. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Shape the rice:
   • Divide the cooked sushi rice into 8 portions. Use plastic wrap or a clean Spam can (lined with plastic wrap) to shape each portion into a rectangular block.
5. Assemble the musubi:
   • Place a strip of nori shiny side down. Lay a rice block in the center, top with a slice of glazed Spam, and wrap the nori around the musubi. Seal the nori ends with a dab of water.
6. Serve:
   • Serve warm or at room temperature. Perfect for picnics, lunchboxes, or sneaky midnight snacks!