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The Spam Rice Balls are SO quick and easy to make!
I love making these spam rice balls for my kids to bring to school for lunch, and for picnics. Everything is more fun to eat in a bite sized fun shape. The best part is that this spam recipe only takes about 15 minutes to put this all together!
Spam Rice balls only require a HANDFUL of ingredients!
The essential ingredients required for spam rice balls are Rice, Spam, Roasted Seaweed, Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce. I love sprinkling Furikake on top , with a little dab of Mayo but that is totally optional. This is one easy spam recipe! Another 20 minute recipe you will love is my Baked Salmon Cups.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 can Spam (Diced) *You can start by adding just ½ a can for a less salty spam ball and adjust to your taste*
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 packs Roasted Seaweed Snacks (crumbled)
- Furikake (Garnish - Optional)
- Kewpie Mayo (Garnish - Optional)
Instructions
- **You can use left over rice that's been slightly warmed up, or fresh cooked rice that's cooled down. Using very hot rice will cause the balls to fall apart**
- 1. Start by cutting spam into small cubes and pan searing on medium-medium high heat for 5-6 minutes until slightly crispy and browned.
- 2. Combine the cooked spam with white rice, soy sauce and sesame oil. Crumble the roasted seaweed and mix well.
- 3. Scoop about ⅛ cup or 2 tablespoons of rice and press together firmly and roll into a ball.
- 4. Repeat until all the rice has been formed into balls. This should make about 20 balls.
- 5. Optional, Garnish with Furikake and Kewpie Mayo
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Easy Spam Rice Balls, The Best Snack
Spam rice balls are perfect for school lunches, and picnics. These fun rice balls only take only a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes to put together.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 can Spam (Diced) *You can start by adding just ½ a can for a less salty spam ball and adjust to your taste*
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 2 packs Roasted Seaweed Snacks (crumbled)
- Furikake (Garnish - Optional)
- Kewpie Mayo (Garnish - Optional)
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Instructions
- **You can use left over rice that's been slightly warmed up, or fresh cooked rice that's cooled down. Using very hot rice will cause the balls to fall apart**
- Start by cutting spam into small cubes and pan searing on medium-medium high heat for 5-6 minutes until slightly crispy and browned.
- Combine the cooked spam with white rice, soy sauce and sesame oil. Crumble the roasted seaweed and mix well.
- Scoop about ⅛ cup or 2 tablespoons of rice and press together firmly and roll into a ball.
- Repeat until all the rice has been formed into balls. This should make about 20 balls.
- Optional, Garnish with Furikake and Kewpie Mayo
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Notes
For best results, use left over rice that's been slightly warmed up, or fresh cooked rice that's cooled down. Using very hot rice will cause the balls to fall apart
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.2mg
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Lynnette Davis says
My balls are falling apart. I followed the recipe. How do I make them stick together?
The Savory Chopstick says
Hi Sorry for the delayed reply! The rice does need to be fresh but needs to cool down a bit. You will need to smush the balls with both hands to mold them. This works best with short to medium grain rice since it is more sticky.
JGC says
Hi Sharon,
Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe. Did this for dinner tonight, it tastes amazing and truly easy to prepare.
Next time I will dice my spam a little smaller so they don’t keep falling off the rice balls.
The Savory Chopstick says
I'm so glad you enjoyed!