Homemade Spam Onigiri: Quick, Delicious, and Portable
This Spam Onigiri recipe combines crispy luncheon meat, creamy cheese, and seasoned rice wrapped in seaweed, pan-fried with a delicious sauce for a rich, flavorful snack or light meal. Perfect for busy days or to impress guests!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 400 g cooked rice
- 300 g luncheon meat
- 6 slices cheese
- 2 tbsp crushed seaweed
- 2 roasted seaweed sheets torn into strips about 6 cm wide
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
- 1 tsp cooking oil
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
Prepare the Luncheon Meat:
- Slice the luncheon meat into medium-thick pieces.
- Heat a pan over low heat, add the slices, and pan-fry until both sides are lightly browned. Set aside.Note: I don't add oil in this step, similar to my Spam Sandwich Recipe, since the Spam releases its own fat as it cooks.
Season the Rice:
- In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, sesame seeds, crushed seaweed, sesame oil, and salt and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly by hand to ensure the rice absorbs the seasoning evenly.
Prepare Seaweed and Cheese:
- Tear the roasted seaweed sheets into strips similar in size to the luncheon meat slices.
- Lay a piece of luncheon meat on a strip of seaweed, place a slice of cheese on top, and fold the seaweed to enclose the filling.
Assemble the Onigiri:
- Take a portion of the seasoned rice and flatten it on your palm.
- Place the seaweed-wrapped luncheon meat and cheese in the center.
- Cover with another portion of rice and shape into a ball or triangle, pressing firmly to seal.
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix light soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, and honey until smooth.
Cook the Onigiri:
- Heat a pan with 1 tsp cooking oil.
- Place the rice balls in the pan over low heat, turning frequently to cook evenly.
- Brush the sauce evenly on the surface of each rice ball and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and creates a glossy coating.
Serve:
- Remove from the pan and let cool slightly. Slice and enjoy the cheesy, savory goodness!