Piggy Spam Musubi Bento Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
• STEP 2.Cut the spam into rectangular slices and grill them until lightly browned.
• STEP 3.Place a spam slice on a piece of plastic wrap and mold a handful of sushi rice into a rectangle shape on top of the spam.
• STEP 4.Wrap the spam and rice tightly with the plastic wrap, shaping it into a compact rectangle.
• STEP 5.Remove the plastic wrap and wrap a strip of nori seaweed around the spam and rice, leaving a small portion of the rice exposed at the bottom.
• STEP 6.Use a small piece of nori seaweed to create the piggy face on the exposed rice.
• STEP 7.Repeat the process to make more piggy spam musubi.
• STEP 8.Pack the piggy spam musubi bento with additional side dishes of your choice, such as vegetables, fruits, or pickles.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to press the sushi rice firmly to create a compact and stable musubi shape.
• You can add a layer of teriyaki sauce or mayonnaise to the spam before grilling for extra flavor.
• Feel free to get creative with the piggy face design using nori seaweed cutouts.

Storage and Serving

• Piggy spam musubi bento can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Pack the bento box with an ice pack to keep it cool and fresh.
• Enjoy the piggy spam musubi bento as a fun and delicious lunch or snack.