Description
A fusion delight that combines classic Korean flavors with easy preparation, featuring pan-fried Spam and fresh vegetables wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1 can Spam (or turkey Spam/plant-based alternative)
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed sheets)
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 English cucumber, julienned
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- Cook the rice in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water or simmer in a pot for 15-20 minutes until absorbed, then steam off heat for 10 minutes.
- Slice Spam into thin strips and fry in a skillet until crispy, around 3-4 minutes per side.
- Julienne the carrots and cucumber.
- Whisk eggs with salt, then scramble in a greased pan until fully set. Slice into strips.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice with sesame oil and a pinch of salt.
- Lay nori on a mat, spread rice evenly, and add Spam, carrots, cucumber, and egg.
- Roll nori tightly, sealing the edge with water.
- Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces and garnish with black sesame seeds.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider using brown rice or tofu instead of Spam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Kimbap, Spam Kimbap, Korean cuisine, easy recipe, fusion food