Grilled Spam Musubi with Soy-Sesame Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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A popular Hawaiian snack featuring grilled spam slices glazed with a sweet soy and sesame sauce, wrapped over steamed rice with nori seaweed. This Hawaiian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns canned spam, short-grain sushi rice, soy sauce into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 can (12 oz) canned spam
2 cups cooked short-grain sushi rice
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
4 sheets, cut in half nori sheets
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Slice 12 oz canned spam into 8 equal slices. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spam slices and cook for 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
Step 3: Brush the soy-sesame glaze on each spam slice and cook an additional 1 minute on each side until glaze is caramelized and sticky.
Step 4: Meanwhile, season 2 cups cooked short-grain sushi rice with 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tbsp water, stirring gently to combine.
Step 5: To assemble, place a strip of nori (half sheet) on a clean surface, press 1/2 cup of the seasoned rice into a compact rectangle using a musubi mold or hands. Lay a grilled spam slice on top and wrap the nori around the rice and spam, sealing the edge with a little water.
Step 6: Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve musubi at room temperature or slightly warm.