Get able to get pleasure from my Spam Rice Ball, a scrumptious fusion the place the flavors of a basic Japanese onigiri meets Hawaiian-inspired cubed spam! This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for a filling snack you possibly can tackle hikes or whereas touring! Belief me, when you do that pleasant mixture, you’ll wish to make it time and again!
Why I Love This Recipe
I crafted my Spam Rice Ball as a pleasant fusion of basic Japanese rice ball onigiri and the colourful flavors of Hawaiian-style spam, impressed by my fashionable Spam Musubi in a Bowl! This recipe is particular as a result of it blends the flavors of Hawaii with conventional Japanese rice balls, similar to in my Spam Sushi Roll!
This easy-to-make dish options fluffy rice seasoned with Japanese furikake, enveloping crispy, seared spam that creates a savory burst in each chunk. Similar to a basic Spam Musubi, what I really like about this recipe probably the most is the way it’s an ideal filling snack or lunch choice for outside adventures or journey. Simply pack it and go! Belief me, when you style this distinctive mix of flavors, you’ll wish to whip up a batch straight away!
Elements
Elements
- Spam – l advocate utilizing low-sodium as I discovered the unique overly salty. May be discovered within the canned part of grocery shops.
- Impartial Oil – no style or taste with excessive cooking temperature. Some decisions are sunflower oil, peanut oil, sallower oil, vegetable oil, and canola oil.
- Steamed White Rice – freshly made steamed white rice.
- Furikake – a Japanese all-purpose seasoning combine to sprinkle on prime of the rice. Discovered at many Asian grocery shops.
- Roasted Seaweed – minimize into strips 4 inch in size and 1 inch in thickness.
🍚 Rice Word
I like to recommend utilizing Recent Rice for this recipe.
Important Kitchen Gear
Instructions
☑ Earlier than Getting Began
Guarantee you will have a Massive Skillet or Wok readily available to supply ample area for searing your spam.
Step 1 Preheat cooking oil in a wok or massive skillet. As soon as the oil is scorching, add the cubed spam and sear for about 2 minutes till they develop a crispy outer crust and put aside.
Step 2 Combine contemporary rice with furikake in a mixing bowl.
Step 3 Lay out saran wrap on the countertop and place round 1/2 cup of the seasoned rice within the center, flattening it out till a 3-4 inch diameter circle is fashioned. Add about 1 tbsp of the seared spam within the heart (keep away from over-stuffing). Wrap the saran wrap across the rice and spam to type a ball, urgent to form and rotating 5-7 instances till the specified form is achieved. Non-obligatory, you should utilize a Rice Ball Mould to mould these as a substitute.
🍚 Dealing with Rice Professional Tip
To stop the rice from sticking to your arms whereas shaping, I like to recommend Evenly Wetting Your Arms earlier than dealing with the rice.
Step 4 Take away the saran wrap and wrap a strip of seaweed across the rice ball, ranging from the middle and taking place to the underside on one aspect and as much as the center on the opposite aspect. Plate the rice ball and repeat for all of the remaining rice balls.
Recipe Variations
For an easier variation of this recipe, you possibly can combine every part in a bowl and drizzle a few of my Musubi Sauce on prime to get pleasure from my Spam Musubi in a Bowl! If you wish to make it heartier, contemplate including my Japanese Candy Eggs into the combo for a scrumptious Spam Egg in a Bowl variation!
Alternatively, you possibly can plate all of the elements individually as a substitute of blending them collectively to create my Spam Egg Plate, permitting for a ravishing presentation whereas having fun with the identical improbable flavors!
Pairing Suggestions
Whereas my these rice balls will be loved as a stand-alone meal, it pairs splendidly with a refreshing aspect dish like my Spicy Cucumber Salad, which provides a pleasant crunch. To enrich the meal with heat, serve it alongside a comforting bowl of Miso Soup. For a heartier choice, my Tonjiru Miso Soup makes a superb pairing!
Often Requested Questions
Can I take advantage of leftover rice for this recipe?
Sure, you should utilize leftover rice for this recipe, however I like to recommend utilizing contemporary rice for the perfect texture.
Is there an alternative to Japanese furikake?
Sure, you possibly can substitute Japanese furikake by flippantly salting the rice as a substitute. Whereas it will not replicate the precise taste, it should nonetheless improve the style.
Can I take advantage of various kinds of spam or different proteins?
Sure, you should utilize various kinds of spam or different proteins! Be happy to get inventive—some basic Japanese choices embody salmon, umeboshi pickled plums, or fish eggs.
Can I make these rice balls upfront for meal prep?
Sure, these rice balls are excellent for meal prep! You can also make them upfront and retailer them within the fridge for a handy snack or lunch choice all through the week.
Storage Suggestions
This recipe is greatest loved contemporary, however in case you have leftovers, retailer them in an hermetic container within the fridge. Reheat within the microwave for 30-45 seconds to heat them up, and eat inside 2-3 days for optimum freshness.
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Watch How To Make It
- 6 oz Spam much less sodium really useful, about 1/2 of the can
- 1 tbsp Impartial Oil no style
- 2 Cup White Rice or rice of alternative
- 2 tsp Japanese Furikake
- 4 Strips Roasted Seaweed 4 inch in size and 1 inch thickness
- Saran Wrap
Energy: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fats: 16g | Saturated Fats: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 1g | Monounsaturated Fats: 2g | Ldl cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 12mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 3mg
*Values Based mostly Per Serving
