my first attempt @ spam musubi

DH had a long day at work today, so I decided to try making one of his favorite foods: spam musubi. This is my first time making it, and possible my first time tasting it, but I can't remember. I used to make sushi all the time, so I figured this wouldn't be that different. I found the difference to be forming the rice for spam musubi is much more difficult without a mold. I used the smaller tier of a bento box I have. It was a little too thick and long, so I had to eyeball it, but it was better than not using anything. Next time I will remember to pack it more firmly so the rice doesn't fall apart.

I only soaked the rice for about an hour since this was a spontaneous dinner decision. Also, I didn't know what to classify this as, so I just put it under pork, since that's the main ingredient listed in Spam.

Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
2 cups water
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (e.g. Spam)
5 sheets sushi nori (dry seaweed)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:
1. Soak uncooked rice for 4 hours; drain and rinse.

2. In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar, and set aside to cool.

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

4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook slices for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Cut nori sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface. Place a rice press in the center of the sheet, and press rice tightly inside. Top with a slice of luncheon meat, and remove press. Wrap nori around rice mold, sealing edges with a small amount of water. (Rice may also be formed by hand in the shape of the meat slices, 1 inch thick.) Musubi may be served warm or chilled.