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Spam Rice Balls Recipe

Spam Rice Balls Recipe
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These flavorful Spam Rice Balls are inspired by musubi, combining savory Spam, fluffy scrambled eggs, seasoned rice, and crunchy furikake into perfectly bite-sized snacks. Quick to prepare and great for picnics, lunchboxes, or on-the-go meals, these rice balls deliver a satisfying blend of salty, sweet, and umami flavors in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice, preferably short-grain or medium-grain
  • 1/2 can (125g) Spam, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 packet seaweed, crushed
  • 2 tbsp furikake seasoning
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Sauce

  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Scramble the Egg: Heat a pan over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of neutral oil. While heating, whisk the egg with a pinch of salt. Once the oil is hot, pour in the egg and scramble it gently until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined.
  3. Cook the Spam: Using the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium heat. Add the diced Spam and sauté for about 1 minute until it is lightly browned on all sides. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the sauce, and cook until it thickens and becomes sticky. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Combine the Rice Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked Spam with sauce, scrambled eggs, chopped scallions, mayonnaise, crushed seaweed, and furikake seasoning. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly incorporated.
  5. Shape the Rice Balls: Using a tablespoon to scoop the mixture, squeeze and shape it into balls with your hands. Wearing disposable gloves or wetting your hands with water will prevent sticking and make shaping easier. Repeat until all the mixture has been used.
  6. Serve: Garnish the rice balls with toasted sesame seeds and enjoy immediately or pack them for an easy snack or meal on the go.

Notes

  • Using short-grain or medium-grain rice helps the rice balls hold together better.
  • Wear gloves or wet your hands when shaping rice balls to prevent sticking.
  • You can customize the furikake or omit the mayo for a lighter version.
  • These rice balls are delicious warm or at room temperature, perfect for packed lunches.
  • Store leftover rice balls in the refrigerator wrapped tightly and consume within 2 days.

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