Description
These Spam Rice Balls, inspired by musubi and onigiri, are a savory and satisfying snack or meal made with seasoned rice, crispy pan-fried Spam, and optional fillings like avocado or furikake. They’re easy to shape by hand or mold and are perfect for meal prep or lunch on the go.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked short grain rice (sushi rice preferred)
- 1 can Spam (12 oz), sliced into 8 pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Furikake seasoning (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Nori sheets (cut into strips, optional for wrapping)
- Water (for shaping rice balls)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool slightly until warm but manageable.
- Slice Spam into 8 even pieces. In a skillet over medium heat, fry Spam slices until browned on both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and sugar. Pour over the Spam and cook for another minute until caramelized. Set aside to cool.
- Wet your hands with water and sprinkle a bit of salt on your palms to prevent sticking and for seasoning.
- Take a scoop of warm rice (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup) and form into a ball or triangle shape.
- Press a slice of Spam on top, or place avocado/furikake in the center and shape the rice around it.
- Wrap with a strip of nori if desired for easier handling and flavor.
- Repeat until all rice and Spam are used. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use sushi rice or short-grain rice for best stickiness and texture.
- Wetting your hands helps prevent rice from sticking during shaping.
- Feel free to customize with fillings like pickled veggies, kimchi, or egg.
- These rice balls are great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice ball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
