SPAM MUSUBI

Now I could not resist putting this post up, as I did name my blog ISLAND MUSUBI, right???? This blog could not be complete without some mention of the infamous SPAM MUSUBI, so familiar to the island residents of Hawaii, Guam and Okinawa, Japan!

There are variations to making this rectangular popular snack, but the basic ingredients are usually fried slices of SPAM, cooked short-grain (sushi ) rice and dried seaweed (nori) sheets. Flavoring may be added to the rice, including sushi vinegar, soy sauce and/or furikake (seasoned rice sprinkles) for variation. Fry slices of SPAM until slightly browned; let cool. After wetting your hands, form cooled, but slightly warm rice into the shape of the sliced SPAM. (Some folks use a special rectangular mold or plastic wrap; use what works for you!) Tie your musubi together with strips of dried nori or even wrap the whole bundle completely, if you prefer. Enjoy your homemade "Island Musubi"!!!