Spam Musubi

There isn't much to say about these tasty little snacks. Just like Hawaiians, Filipinos love Spam. Never mind about the ridiculous amount of salt and the general idea that it probably isn't all that great for your health. These handy little snacks are hands down, delicious. It's a given that we will probably be eating tons of leafy greens from the garden the next few days, but that's a story for another day.

I have a catering party tomorrow and on the menu are mini Spam Musubi bites. I've been looking for a mold to make the process go a little faster and on the same hand end up with an aesthetically pleasing product. I remember my wife buying these two spring action molds for a Filipino dessert called Porvoron. The mold
ended up working nicely on our test run so tomorrow should go off without a hitch. By saying that, of course, Murphy's Law will come a knockin' and throw a mighty wrench on tomorrow... I better lock the molds up.... to be continued....

Anyway, these little guys are perfect for pass hors d'oeuvres or even just a quick fix dinner. Instead of making them bite size, just go ahead and use half a sheet of nori and pack on the rice with a huge chunk of spam and be on with it. Of course, schedule an hour appointment on the treadmill for the next day. Your heart will thank you for it. :)

Spam Musubi

Spam Musubi

Spam Musubi

1 can of Spam sliced to 6 equal pieces horizontally

2-3 cups of steamed white rice

2 tbsp of sugar

4 sheets of nori (cut 6 strips per sheet, horizontally)

3 tbsp of Furikake optional (Japanese Rice Seasoning) (I will have a recipe for that soon or you can just buy them pre-made. even wal-mart has them)

Procedure

-dust each side of the Spam with a little sugar and fry each one until the sugar becomes a glaze. set aside

-slice each piece of the Spam in to 4 equal pieces

-use whatever mold you may have at home or shape about 2 tbsp of rice 

-dust with the Furikake

-use the nori sheet to tie the rice and the Spam together like a little belt

optional sauce: Tonkatsu sauce

-1/2 cup ketchup

-2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

-1 tbsp brown sugar

mix well until sugar is dissolved

easy peasy. Enjoy!