Fried SPAM®ball With Spicy Ranch

Ingredients

• 1 c diced SPAM® Classic
• 2 c cooked sushi grade rice
• 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c chopped parsley
• 1/2 c shredded nori
• 1/2 c nori powder
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean pepper paste)
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 c panko breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Heat frying oil to 360 °F/180°C.
2. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients except breadcrumbs and mix them well.
3. Using hands, roll mixture in a 1 1/2" rice balls.
4. On large plate, spread panko crumbs and 2 tbsp chopped parsley and mix well.
5. Roll rice balls in panko crumbs.
6. Deep fry rice balls until golden brown.
7. Place on paper towel lined plate to cool.
8. Place the cooled rice ball on a plate and garnish with spicy ranch and nori powder.