Spam Musubi

Easy Spam Musubi made with crispy glazed spam, sushi rice, and nori. A Hawaiian favorite that’s perfect for snacks or lunch on the go.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time20

Cook Time8

Total Time28

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack

Keyword: spam musubi

Servings: servings

Slice the spam into 6 slices.
Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry the sliced spam slices for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until crispy. Then turn down the heat to low.
In a small bowl or spouted measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Pour the glaze over the spam and simmer for about 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
Rinse out the empty spam can, dry it off, and line it with plastic wrap. Add 1/2 cup cooked sushi rice, pressing down firmly and evenly so there is about 1 inch of rice. (Dip your fingers in water as you go to prevent sticking.)
Sprinkle with a teaspoon of furikake, then lay a piece of fried glazed spam on top.
Pull out the plastic wrap to remove the spam musubi from the can. With the plastic wrap still on, press firmly on all sides to shape the musubi so that the rice sticks together.
Remove the plastic wrap and wrap a seaweed strip (shiny side not exposed) around the spam musubi. Do this by placing the middle of the seaweed on top of the spam side and folding the edges so that they meet at the bottom rice side. Use a little water on your finger to seal if needed.
Eat immediately while warm or wrap individually for an easy grab-and-go snack for later!

Experiment with flavor: If you want to switch things up, try marinating the spam before cooking or play around with different glazes. You can also add cooked egg in between the rice and spam or try it with a drizzle of spicy mayo.