Square Musubi Shaped in a Spam Can with Egg and Rice
A square gimbap molded in a Spam can with layers of rice, egg, and lettuce.
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This square gimbap comes together easily with just three fillings: Spam, eggs, and lettuce. By lining an empty Spam can with plastic wrap and pressing the rice and ingredients in layers, anyone can create neatly shaped rolls. It is quick to prepare and perfect for packed lunches or a simple meal.
- Servings
- about 2 servingsOriginal: Makes 4 musubi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Spam200 g (small)
- Cooked rice2 bowls
- Lettuce4 leaves
- Egg4
- Dried seaweed sheets (gim) for gimbap2 sheets
Rice seasoning
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1/2 tsp
- Black sesame seeds1/2 tsp (black sesame seeds)
- If using aromatic perilla leaves instead of lettuce, add one extra leaf each because they have less volume, which makes the color stand out and gives a better aroma.
- You can use tuna instead of Spam, and swap fillings flexibly, such as cheese instead of egg or spinach instead of lettuce.
Steps
With just these simple ingredients, you can make delicious gimbap.
If using aromatic perilla leaves instead of lettuce, add one extra leaf each because they have less volume, which makes the color stand out and gives a better aroma.
Cook the rice so it is slightly firm, then season it with toasted sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and salt.
Beat the eggs well with a little salt, cook into a thick omelet about the same thickness as the Spam, and cut to the same size as the Spam.
Instead of the large can, take a small 400 g can of Spam, cut it into 4 slices, and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
Cut the dried seaweed sheets in half lengthwise.
Cut this way, it fits the size of the Spam perfectly.
Line the empty Spam can with plastic wrap, fill it about 1/3 of the way with rice, press down firmly to flatten, then layer the ham, folded lettuce, egg, and top with more rice, pressing down firmly again.
If you do not press firmly, it will lose its shape when wrapping with seaweed.
Lift the plastic wrap to remove the contents, then roll it up tightly to fit the size of the seaweed to finish.
It is amazing how perfectly it matches the seaweed size.
It is so easy.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you do not press firmly, it will lose its shape when wrapping with seaweed.
FAQ
How do I keep the musubi from falling apart?
After lining the Spam can with plastic wrap, press down firmly with a spoon each time you add a layer of rice and filling so that it holds its shape when wrapped with seaweed.
Can I use perilla leaves instead of lettuce?
If you substitute perilla leaves, add one extra leaf each because they have less volume than lettuce, which brings out both the color and flavor.
Can I use other ingredients besides Spam and eggs?
You can adapt the recipe with various fillings, such as using tuna instead of Spam, cheese instead of eggs, or spinach instead of lettuce.
