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Spam Musubi Onigiri with Caramelized Spam and Fluffy Egg
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Spam Musubi Onigiri with Caramelized Spam and Fluffy Egg

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • sushi rice (rinsed until water runs clear)Grains300 g
  • water (for cooking the rice)Other360 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry30 ml
  • sugarPantry15 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • spam (cut into thin slices)Meat340 g
  • soy saucePantry30 ml
  • brown sugarPantry20 g
  • mirinPantry15 ml
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy3 pieces
  • milkDairy30 ml
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry15 ml
  • nori sheets (cut into strips)Pantry2 pieces
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

523kcal

Carbs
71 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
20 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • rice mold

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the rice

    • Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear.
    • Cook the rice with the water until tender and fluffy.
    • Mix the rice vinegar, sugar and salt, then fold into the warm rice and let it cool slightly.
    Step 1
  2. Caramelize the spam

    • Fry the spam slices in a hot pan until golden on both sides.
    • Add the soy sauce, brown sugar and mirin and cook until the slices are glossy and caramelized.
    Step 2
  3. Make the fluffy egg

    • Whisk the eggs with the milk and a pinch of salt.
    • Cook in an oiled pan over medium-low heat, stirring gently, until just set and fluffy.
    • Cut the egg into portions that fit the onigiri.
    Step 3
  4. Shape the onigiri

    • Wet your hands and press a layer of rice into the mold.
    • Add caramelized spam and fluffy egg in the center.
    • Top with more rice and press firmly to close.
    Step 4
  5. Wrap and finish

    • Wrap each onigiri with a nori strip.
    • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
    Step 5