Spam Katsu Musubis
Spam Katsu Musubis
Ingredients
For the Spam Katsu
- 1 can Spam, 12 ounces, sliced into 8 thick pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Katsu Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
For Assembly
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice, warm
- 4 nori sheets, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons furikake
Instructions
- 1
Slice the can of Spam into 8 thick, even pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Prepare the breading stations: In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. In a second shallow bowl, beat the large eggs. In a third shallow bowl, place the Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Dredge each Spam slice first in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated. Finally, transfer to the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to ensure a thick, even coating on all sides.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Place the breaded Spam slices on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes. This helps the breading adhere better during frying.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
While the Spam freezes, prepare the katsu sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and mirin. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce slightly thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of Panko should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Carefully place 2-3 Spam katsu slices into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. They should resemble a McDonald's hash brown in color and texture.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the fried Spam katsu from the oil and place on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining Spam katsu slices.
⏱️ 6 min
- 9
To assemble the musubis, lay a half-sheet of nori on a clean surface. Place a musubi mold (or a Spam can with both ends removed) in the center of the nori. Fill the mold with about 1/2 cup of warm sushi rice, pressing down firmly to compact it.
⏱️ 4 min
- 10
Remove the top of the musubi mold (if using a mold) or gently lift the Spam can. Brush a generous amount of katsu sauce over the pressed rice. Sprinkle a tiny bit of furikake over the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Place one fried Spam katsu slice on top of the furikake and rice. Brush more katsu sauce on top of the Spam katsu.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Carefully remove the musubi mold (if still in place). Wrap the nori around the rice and Spam katsu, sealing the ends together with a tiny bit of rice or a drop of water if needed. Repeat for the remaining musubis.
⏱️ 4 min
- 13
Cut each assembled musubi in half before serving. Enjoy warm!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spam Katsu Musubis
For the Spam Katsu
- 1 can Spam, 12 ounces, sliced into 8 thick pieces
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Katsu Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
For Assembly
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice, warm
- 4 nori sheets, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons furikake
Instructions
- 1
Slice the can of Spam into 8 thick, even pieces. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Prepare the breading stations: In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. In a second shallow bowl, beat the large eggs. In a third shallow bowl, place the Panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Dredge each Spam slice first in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated. Finally, transfer to the Panko breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to ensure a thick, even coating on all sides.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Place the breaded Spam slices on a plate and freeze for 10 minutes. This helps the breading adhere better during frying.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
While the Spam freezes, prepare the katsu sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and mirin. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce slightly thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of Panko should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Carefully place 2-3 Spam katsu slices into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. They should resemble a McDonald's hash brown in color and texture.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove the fried Spam katsu from the oil and place on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining Spam katsu slices.
⏱️ 6 min - 9
To assemble the musubis, lay a half-sheet of nori on a clean surface. Place a musubi mold (or a Spam can with both ends removed) in the center of the nori. Fill the mold with about 1/2 cup of warm sushi rice, pressing down firmly to compact it.
⏱️ 4 min - 10
Remove the top of the musubi mold (if using a mold) or gently lift the Spam can. Brush a generous amount of katsu sauce over the pressed rice. Sprinkle a tiny bit of furikake over the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Place one fried Spam katsu slice on top of the furikake and rice. Brush more katsu sauce on top of the Spam katsu.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Carefully remove the musubi mold (if still in place). Wrap the nori around the rice and Spam katsu, sealing the ends together with a tiny bit of rice or a drop of water if needed. Repeat for the remaining musubis.
⏱️ 4 min - 13
Cut each assembled musubi in half before serving. Enjoy warm!
⏱️ 1 min