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Spicy Gochujang Spam Musubi
30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
Rating
Nutrition facts
470 kcalCalories
14 gProtein
58 gCarbs
19 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Spicy Gochujang Spam Musubi

70% authentic · Fusion (Korean-Hawaiian)

A flavorful twist on the classic, this Spam Musubi incorporates the spicy and savory notes of Korean gochujang paste into the glaze, offering a delightful kick.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • Spam1 can (12 oz)
  • Sushi rice2 cups uncooked
  • Water2 cups
  • Rice vinegar1/4 cup
  • Sugar1 tablespoon
  • Gochujang paste2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil1 teaspoon
  • Nori sheets4 sheets

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook sushi rice and prepare sushi vinegar as in the classic recipe. Fold vinegar into rice and let cool.

  2. 2

    Slice Spam into 8 equal pieces.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang paste, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil to create the spicy glaze. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Pan-fry Spam slices until golden brown. Brush generously with the gochujang glaze during the last minute of cooking.

  5. 5

    Cut nori sheets into strips.

  6. 6

    Assemble the musubi by placing a glazed Spam slice on seasoned rice, forming into a rectangle, and wrapping with a nori strip. Seal with water.

  7. 7

    Repeat for remaining ingredients.

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