Spam Musubi

1 . Stage

Soak uncooked rice in water to cover for 4 hours; drain and rinse.

2 . Stage

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

3 . Stage

Remove pan from heat and stir in rice vinegar. Set aside to cool.

4 . Stage

Stir together sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl until sugar is completely dissolved. Slice luncheon meat lengthwise into 10 slices, or to desired thickness, and marinate in sauce for 5 minutes.

5 . Stage

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.

6 . Stage

Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface. Place a rice press in the center of a sheet, and press rice tightly inside. Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press. Wrap nori around rice, sealing edges with a small amount of water. (Rice may also be formed by hand in the shape of the meat slices and about 1-inch thick.)

7 . Stage

Serve musubi warm or chilled. Joanna