Spam Musubi Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ can Spam, cut into small cubes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp dashi stock, or water + a pinch of dashi powder
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1½ cups cooked white rice
Optional Garnishes
- seaweed strips
- sesame seeds
- scallions
- furikake
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add dashi stock, and beat until smooth.
- Heat a pan over medium heat with oil and hard scramble the eggs for about 1 minute, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the cubed Spam and brown for 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir and cook until the Spam is caramelized and glossy.
- Assemble your bowl with a base of rice, then layer on the scrambled eggs and Spam.
- Garnish with optional seaweed strips, sesame seeds, scallions, or furikake.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
A Faster Take on Spam Musubi
This spam musubi rice bowl takes all the flavor of classic Hawaiian spam musubi and simplifies it into a quick meal. Instead of shaping and wrapping, you’re layering everything over a bowl of warm rice. The scrambled eggs add richness, while the caramelized spam brings that familiar salty-sweet flavor. It’s satisfying, comforting, and super easy.
Why You’ll Love This Spam Musubi Bowl
It’s ready in 15 minutes, uses minimal ingredients, and still hits all the nostalgic flavors you love. Plus, it’s highly customizable, add avocado, pickled veggies, or switch up the seasoning. The soy-sugar glaze makes the spam incredibly savory and delicious, and the optional toppings add texture and freshness to balance everything out.
Ingredients for Spam Musubi Bowl
You only need a few pantry staples to create this comforting bowl. Spam brings salty umami flavor, eggs add softness, and the glaze made from soy, sugar, and sesame oil gives that signature musubi sweetness. A base of warm rice ties everything together.
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 can Spam, cubed
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon dashi stock (or water + pinch of dashi powder)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
Optional Garnish
- Seaweed strips
- Sesame seeds
- Scallions
- Furikake
How to Make A Spam Musubi Bowl
Step-by-Step Instructions
Crack eggs into a bowl, add dashi stock, and beat until smooth.
Heat oil in a nonstick pan and cook the eggs over medium heat until scrambled and just set. Remove and set aside.
Add the cubed Spam to the same pan. Brown for about 2 minutes until lightly crisp.
Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir until the glaze thickens and coats the Spam.
Scoop rice into a bowl, layer on the scrambled eggs and Spam. Finish with optional garnishes.
Tips and Variations
Can I Make It with Spam Slices?
Yes. If you prefer the classic shape, use slices instead of cubes. The flavor will be the same and still delicious over rice.
What Else Can I Add to the Bowl?
Try avocado slices, pickled daikon, sautéed spinach, or even kimchi. It’s a flexible base for whatever you have in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of rice works best?
Short-grain or medium-grain white rice is ideal. You can also use brown rice or sushi rice.
Can I make it ahead of time?
It’s best fresh, but you can prep the scrambled eggs and Spam a few hours ahead and reheat gently before serving.
Is it similar to spam musubi?
Yes. This version takes the same components but serves them in a bowl rather than wrapped in seaweed.
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