Description
Spam Musubi with Egg is a delicious and satisfying breakfast that combines flavorful caramelized Spam, fluffy sushi rice, and a soft rolled omelet, all wrapped in crisp nori. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick morning meal or a portable snack.
Ingredients
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Rice
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Spam
- 1 (12 oz) can Spam, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for caramelizing)
- 2 tablespoons water (for caramelizing)
Egg Omelet
- 6 large eggs
Assembly
- 3 sheets nori, cut into 2-inch wide strips
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Cook the rice with 2 cups of water according to your rice cooker or stovetop instructions. Once cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved, then gently fold this seasoning into the rice. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Cook the Spam: Slice the Spam into 1/4-inch thick slices. Heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the Spam slices until browned on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Caramelize the Spam: In the same skillet, add soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Continue cooking the Spam slices, spooning the caramel sauce over them, until the slices are well coated and the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Make the Omelet: Whisk the eggs thoroughly. Grease the skillet lightly and pour in enough egg mixture to form a thin layer. Cook until the egg is set, then roll the omelet gently using a spatula. Continue adding egg mixture in layers and rolling until all eggs are cooked. Cut the rolled omelet into strips that will fit on the musubi.
- Assemble the Musubi: Using a musubi mold or your hands, pack a portion of the sushi rice into the mold. Layer a slice of rolled omelet and a piece of caramelized Spam on top of the rice. Press gently to secure, then wrap the musubi tightly with a strip of nori, sealing the ends as needed.
- Serve: Repeat the process for the remaining ingredients. Serve the Spam Musubi with Egg warm or at room temperature as a savory breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Use short-grain sushi rice for the best texture.
- Adjust the sugar in the rice vinegar mixture to taste for sweetness.
- When rolling the omelet, be gentle to avoid tearing.
- Wrap the musubi tightly to keep layers intact.
- Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator and consume within a day for best quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
