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Musubi
Spam Musubi
Chicken Katsu Musubi A block of white rice with our barbecue sauce, topped with chicken katsu and wrapped with crispy seaweed.
What nationality is Spam musubi?
How long does Spam musubi last?
Notes. To store: Spam musubis keep well in the fridge, covered/wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 days. To reheat: place leftover Spam musubis on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.15 Dec 2020
Why is it called Spam musubi?
The origin of Spam musubi is disputed. Survivors of the Japanese American internment camps on the mainland of the United States claim to have invented the precursor to Spam musubi, when they placed seasoned slices of Spam on white rice in a baking pan.
Is Spam musubi Hawaiian or Japanese?
Barbara Funamura, a Japanese-American woman from Hawaii, is credited with having invented Spam musubi, a slice of grilled Spam on top of a block of rice, wrapped together with nori.28 May 2019
What culture is Spam musubi?
Spam musubi draws inspiration from this traditional Japanese food item and is a distinctive creation that is unique to the culture and history of the Hawaiian islands. Spam musubi of today can be found in the United States where Hawaiian cuisine is served. It can also be easily created in one's very own kitchen.
Where did musubi originate from?
Hawaii
When was the Spam musubi invented?
This snack can be found everywhere on Hawaii in school canteens, supermarkets, and convenience stores. It is believed that the inventor of this dish was Mrs. Mitsuko Kaneshiro, who first made it for her children, and then started to sell them in Honolulu during the 1980.
Why is it called a musubi?
From Japanese 結び (musubi, “rice ball”).
Is musubi Japanese or Hawaiian?
Spam Musubi is an Asian (Japanese) Hawaiian fusion. Just like handrolls, the musubi begins with a sheet of seaweed. Next a scoop of fresh rice is pressed into a rectangular block and a teriyaki marinated slice of SPAM goes on top. The seaweed is wrapped around, blanketing the creation in goodness.
Spam musubi is a snack and lunch food composed of a slice of grilled Spam sandwiched either in between or on top of a block of rice, wrapped together with nori in the tradition of Japanese onigiri.
What side dishes go with Spam?
- Slathered with sriracha mayo and snuggled between two English muffins.
- Seared and tossed into fried rice.
- Or taken to Flavor Town with kimchi and an egg on top.
- Enveloped in a jalapeño quesadilla with tons of melted cheese.
- Served in a nice, clean taco.
- Cut into neat bites of musubi.