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Zesty Hawaiian Musubi with Rice Croutons

Zesty Hawaiian Musubi with Rice Croutons

Sticky, pan-fried rice cubes and caramelized soy-glazed Spam come together in this island-inspired dish, finished with a spicy sriracha mayo drizzle. Paired with the bright, crunchy flavors of Fresh Express® Zesty Hawaiian Crunch Chopped Salad Kit, every bite delivers a craveable mix of salty, sweet, spicy and satisfying crunch.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (11-ounces) package Fresh Express® Zesty Hawaiian Crunch Chopped Kit
  • cups cooked rice 
  • 9 oz. Low-Sodium Spam (about 3/4 of a can) 
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, split 
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, split 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 2 tablespoon neutral oil for frying 
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • 1 sheet toasted nori 
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha mayo 

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, gently mix cooled cooked rice with 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and salt until evenly covered. Press the rice into a parchment-lined 9"x9" baking dish, about 1/2" thick, and press with even weight on top of the rice to compact. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 
  • Cut the nori into small strips or rough, irregular pieces. Set aside. 
  • Once firm, cut into approximately 1" squares. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry rice cubes until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and remaining rice wine vinegar and sugar; set aside. Cut the Spam into 1/2" cubes. Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil to a skillet over medium-high heat and add the cubed Spam. Cook until well browned and crispy on multiple sides, about 6-8 minutes. 
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the sauce to the pan, stirring constantly until the Spam in glossy and coated in a sticky glaze. Take care not to burn the sugar. Remove from pan and let cool slightly. 
  • In a mixing bowl, add Zesty Hawaiian Crunch Chopped Salad, including add-ins and dressing, and toss evenly. Divide onto three plates. Top each with 1/3 of the Spam and rice croutons, finishing with sesame seeds, nori, and Sriracha mayo drizzle. 

Chef Tips:

    Make sure to firmly compress the rice to pack the starches together so they don’t fall apart in the pan.
    When cutting the chilled rice, dip your knife in warm water between every few cuts to prevent the blade from sticking to the rice.
    Wait until the Spam is already crispy and brown before adding the sauce. Once it hits the pan, keep the Spam moving constantly for about 60 seconds until glossy.