Petiscos de sushi com Spam grelhado

Ingredientes

• 1 cup sushi rice (240 g)
• 1 1/4 cups water (300 ml)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (12 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (2.5 g)
• 1 can (12 oz / 340 g) Spam, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 small cucumber, julienned
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1 sheet of nori (seaweed), cut into strips
• Sesame seeds (optional)
• Wasabi and soy sauce for serving (optional)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Rinse and cook the sushi rice in a medium saucepan with water. Bring water to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; heat until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Once rice is cooked, fluff with a paddle and mix in the vinegar mixture. Allow to cool.

4. 4

   Preheat the grill pan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Prepare the Spam: Brush with soy sauce and olive oil.

6. 6

   Grill the Spam slices until caramelized and heated through (about 3-4 minutes per side).

7. 7

   Assemble the sushi: Place a small amount of sushi rice on a piece of nori. Layer with grilled Spam, cucumber, carrot, and avocado. Roll tightly and slice into bite-sized pieces.

8. 8

   Serve with sesame seeds, wasabi, and soy sauce if desired.