Description
Spam Musubi Bake is a delicious, layered casserole inspired by the traditional Hawaiian Spam musubi. It combines marinated Spam slices with seasoned rice and crispy nori sheets, baked to perfection for a savory and comforting dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
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Spam Marinade
- 1 can (12 oz) Spam
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup mirin
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup nori (seaweed) sheets
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the Spam Musubi Bake.
- Make Marinade: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ginger powder over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Spam: Slice the Spam into 8 equal pieces and place them into the marinade. Let the slices soak for 15-20 minutes to absorb the savory flavors.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lay one sheet of nori on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. This acts as the base layer for the bake.
- Layer Rice: Evenly spread half of the cooked white rice over the nori sheet, creating a uniform layer.
- Add Spam: Arrange the marinated Spam slices over the rice in a single layer, ensuring even distribution.
- Top with Rice: Cover the Spam slices with the remaining cooked rice, gently pressing down to compact the layers slightly.
- Add Second Nori Sheet: Place another nori sheet on top of the rice layer, pressing down lightly to secure the layers.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the nori becomes slightly crispy and the bake is heated through.
- Cool: Remove the Spam Musubi Bake from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes to set.
- Slice: Using a sharp knife, cut the bake into individual servings suitable for plating or sharing.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy this flavorful, comforting Spam Musubi Bake!
Notes
- Ensure the Spam slices are evenly marinated for maximum flavor impact.
- Use freshly cooked and slightly sticky white rice to help the bake hold its shape.
- Adjust the baking time if needed to achieve crispier nori on top.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving.
