Musubi is a popular dish in Hawaii that is made using Spam meat topped on a bed of rice and wrapped in seaweed as a form of Spam sushi, and this version takes the dish to new heights by increasing the size, deep frying it and filling it with egg. The twist on the popular dish renders the snack more of a meal and with the aesthetic of a burrito.
Spam being a popular meat product in Hawaii, which is how the food found its way into the Musubi dish. The meal contains a layer of rice topped with a runny egg, layer of Spam and more rice that is then encased in seaweed and fried.
Frying the Musubi actually renders the dish much more solid by encasing it in a layer of breading that keeps the rice, meat and egg in place. This allows the food to be eaten more as a sandwich, then small bite-sized pieces.
Fried Spam Sushi
This Egg and Spam Musubi Turns the Hawaiian Food Fare Into a Crispy Meal
Trend Themes
1. Fried Spam Trend - Restaurants can offer innovative dishes using deep-fried Spam since this new twist on Hawaiian classic Musubi may create opportunities for new fusion cuisine
2. Spam Fusion Trend - The popular Hawaiian dish Musubi can serve as inspiration for innovative fusion cuisine made by combining traditional dishes from different regions with Spam meat.
3. Fried Sushi Trend - Deep-fried sushi variations like this Spam Musubi can be an innovative food trend in fast food chains or restaurants that cater to fusion cuisine enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - Fast food chains can innovate by introducing unique menu items that cater to changing customer preferences, such as fusion cuisine dishes like Spam Musubi and other deep-fried sushi variations
2. Restaurant Industry - Restaurants specializing in fusion cuisine can leverage the popularity of Hawaiian Musubi and Spam meat to create innovative dishes that can attract new customers
3. Meat Industry - With the growing demand for sustainable and plant-based protein, the traditional meat industry can tap the Spam brand's popularity and tackle these concerns by developing meat alternatives that resemble the texture and taste of Spam