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Quick & Easy Spam Rice Balls

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These savory Japanese-inspired Spam rice balls combine crispy Spam, seasoned seaweed, furikake, mayo, egg, and sticky rice for a delicious fusion snack or light meal. Packed with umami flavor, they’re perfect for bento boxes, on-the-go bites, or a quick lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked sticky rice (short- or medium-grain)
  • 1 can Spam, diced (any flavor—teriyaki or jalapeño recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
  • 1 sheet roasted seasoned seaweed, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon furikake (bonito & egg flavor preferred)
  • 1 medium egg, scrambled (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (or sake)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (black or white)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a pan over medium heat. Scramble the egg with a pinch of salt until fluffy. Set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté diced Spam until golden brown, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and sugar. Cook until thickened and glossy, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, sautéed Spam, scrambled egg, scallions, mayo, crushed seaweed, and furikake. Gently mix to incorporate.
  5. With damp or gloved hands, scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form into firm balls. Repeat until all mixture is used.
  6. Arrange rice balls on a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for later snacking.

Notes

  • Use plastic gloves or damp hands to prevent rice from sticking while shaping.
  • Great for meal prep—store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Customize with your favorite furikake flavor or add chopped pickled vegetables for tang.

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