Hello everyone! I’ve got a fantastic recipe to share today—a personal favorite that blends a Hawaiian classic with a Southern twist. It’s my husband’s spin on the traditional Spam musubi, featuring deviled eggs. This unique creation is called Hawaiian Deviled Egg Spam Musubi and trust me, it’s a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss!
A Little Background
What is Spam and Egg Musubi?
“Musubi” in Japanese refers to a rice ball, similar to onigiri. Traditional Spam and egg musubi, originating in Hawaii, consists of pan-fried Spam, scrambled egg, and rice wrapped in nori (seaweed). This dish became popular during World War II and remains a beloved part of Hawaiian cuisine. While the traditional version involves using rice and special molds to shape it, this simplified, rice-free version is keto-friendly and much quicker to prepare, offering a unique take on the classic musubi.
Meet My Husband
My husband, originally from the Southeastern United States (Georgia and Alabama), is a deviled egg enthusiast. During his time living in Kona, Hawaii, he came up with this recipe that combines his love for deviled eggs with the Hawaiian classic, Spam musubi. It’s a perfect marriage of flavors and a great way to enjoy a high-protein snack, especially after a round of golf!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Ready in less than an hour.
- Portable: Ideal for work or school lunches, picnics, or on-the-go snacking.
- Delicious: A savory blend of Southern and Hawaiian flavors.
- Keto-Friendly: This version skips the rice, making it more keto-friendly, especially if you omit the sugar and use regular dill relish.
- Minimal Ingredients: Uses pantry staples like Spam, eggs, and nori.
Ingredients for Deviled Egg Spam Musubi
- Nori Seaweed Sheets
- 6 Jumbo or Large Eggs
- 1 Can of Low Sodium Spam
- Salt, Black Pepper
- Cooking Oil
- Mayonnaise
- Sweet Onion
- Yellow Mustard
- Sweet Dill Relish (or regular for keto-friendly option)
- Sugar (optional)
Steps to Make Hawaiian Deviled Egg Spam Musubi
- Prepare the Deviled Eggs:
- Boil eggs and cool them in an ice bath.
- Halve the eggs, remove yolks, mash, and mix with mayonnaise, mustard, relish, onion, black pepper, and sugar.
- Refill egg whites with the yolk mixture.
- Fry the Spam:
- Slice Spam into strips and fry in a skillet until browned and crispy.
- Season with black pepper and set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Musubi:
- Place a Spam strip on each deviled egg half.
- Wrap a nori strip around the egg and Spam, sealing with a dab of water.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Hawaiian Deviled Egg Musubi with Smoked Salmon – A Tasty Spam Alternative
If Spam isn’t your thing, smoked salmon is a fantastic alternative. It delivers the same salty, savory bite with a touch of smoky elegance—perfect for anyone hesitant to try Spam but still craving this delicious Hawaiian pūpū (appetizer or snack). For a salmon version, use 8 oz for approximately 6 pieces or 14 oz for 12 pieces.
When choosing smoked salmon, opt for varieties without artificial red dyes like Red 3 and Red 40, which have been linked to hyperactivity in children and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The FDA has even banned Red 3 in foods due to cancer concerns [source] [source]. A clean, dye-free option ensures you get the best flavor—without the unnecessary additives.
Making Every Bite Count
This Valentine’s Day turned into a week’s worth of recipes that my husband loves. Whether I made them for him or we cooked together, today’s Musubi is the last in this delicious series. We’ve got more exciting recipes to explore and discover, and I can’t wait to taste what’s coming up next! Subscribe so you don’t miss a recipe!
Keto-Friendly Note:
For a fully keto-friendly snack, simply swap sweet dill relish for regular dill relish and omit the sugar. This Hawaiian Spam and Egg Musubi stays just as delicious—no carbs needed!
Watch the step-by-step instructions in this video!
Hawaiian Deviled Egg Spam Musubi Recipe – Keto-Friendly, Easy, and Delicious!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Boil the eggs. Add eggs to a saucepan of cold water and bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes. Shock in ice water, then carefully peel.
- Make the filling. Halve the eggs and remove the yolks and then combine the yolks with mayo, mustard, onion, relish, salt, and sugar (if using) until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Dollop the yolk filling into the egg white shells.
- Slice the Spam into six ¼-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into strips lengthwise. If not using a non-stick skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and fry the strips until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Dust with black pepper to taste.
- Place a Spam strip on each deviled egg half. Wrap a nori strip around the egg and Spam, sealing with a dab of water. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
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6 responses to “Hawaiian Deviled Egg Spam Musubi Recipe – Keto, Easy, and Delicious!”
Hum, Robin…🤩, ça c’est un délice.
Une caresse pour le petit James T aussi 🙏🐕
Bonne St Valentin Robin.
Thank you, Tony! Happy Valentine’s Day to you as well:)
This looks delicious!
I grew up on spam, but haven’t had it for decades. Interesting recipe-looks tasty! 🙂
Thank you, Nancy. Hawaii is known as the Spam capital of the world, and my husband embraced it wholeheartedly—so sharing this beloved island classic today felt fitting (and it’s another Valentine’s treat for him!).
Hawaii, the Spam capital of the world, is a fun bit of trivia that I plan to share. Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂