Spam musubi
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Spam musubi is a very popular snack and lunch food in Hawaii and Korea made in the tradition of Japanese onigiri, also known as a musubi. Spam musubi is composed of a block of salted rice with a slice of Spam (heated or unheated) on top and typically nori (seaweed) surrounding it to keep its shape.
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[edit] Preparation
A slice of Spam is placed on a block of rice and a piece of nori (dried seaweed) is wrapped around to hold it together. (Although musubi resembles nigiri sushi, its rice is not treated with vinegar[citation needed].)
[edit] Optional ingredients
The Spam musubi in Hawaii has become a classic treat that is recommended by many locals. An optional ingredient to the Spam musubi is a teriyaki sauce that adds depth. It is also optional to add tamagoyaki, soy sauce, as well as furikake (seasoning) to the rice. Some people cook Spam in jelly.
[edit] Commercial
Spam musubi is appreciated for its taste and portability. A single musubi, usually wrapped in cellophane, can be purchased at small deli-type convenience stores (including 7-Eleven stores) all over the Hawaiian islands, ranging in price from $1 to $2. The 7-Eleven stores include a wide variety of flavors, including a regular Spam musubi and a deluxe Spam musubi (with Furikake).
Spam musubi rice molds are available at many kitchen stores in Hawaii. These molds are a few inches deep with a width and breadth that matches a slice of Spam. One can cut both ends off a small Spam can, to the same effect.
