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Spam musubi

Hawaii's favorite handheld snack: slices of seared canned ham glazed in sweet soy, pressed onto seasoned sushi rice and wrapped with nori.

Time
35min
Steps
4
Spam musubi, photographed from above

Ingredients

8 servings

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Allergens

Contains wheat, soy and sesame.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Sear the slices until browned on both sides, add the glaze and cook until sticky.

    2. 2

      Line the empty can (or a musubi mold) with plastic wrap, press in rice, sprinkle furikake and top with a slice.

    3. 3

      Unmold onto a nori strip and wrap tightly, sealing with a grain of rice.

    4. 4

      Eat warm or at room temperature.

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