Ingredients
Rice Base
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
Spam Mixture
- 1 can Spam, diced (start with ½ can for less salty flavor and adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
Wrap and Garnish
- 2 packs Roasted Seaweed Snacks, crumbled
- Furikake (optional, for garnish)
- Kewpie Mayo (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spam: Dice the Spam into small cubes. In a frying pan over medium heat, add the sesame oil and sauté the diced Spam until it is lightly browned and crisped, about 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Add Flavor: Pour in the soy sauce over the browned Spam and stir well to coat all pieces evenly. Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes so the flavors meld and the soy sauce slightly caramelizes.
- Mix with Rice: Transfer the cooked Spam into a mixing bowl. Add the cooked rice and crumbled roasted seaweed snacks to the bowl. Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Form Rice Balls: With clean hands, scoop a handful of the Spam and rice mixture and shape it into a compact ball or oval shape. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle some furikake seasoning over the rice balls for an extra burst of flavor. Drizzle or serve with a side of Kewpie mayo for dipping. Serve warm or at room temperature as a satisfying snack or light meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Spam according to your preference for saltiness.
- Using day-old rice is recommended as it is less sticky and easier to form into balls.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free or use tamari.
- These rice balls can be stored in the refrigerator and eaten cold or reheated briefly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
