• Cook the white rice according to directions.

To make the Vegan Spam

• Slice the block of tofu into 4 rectangles about ¼ inch thick, then pierce holes in the tofu with a fork to allow the marinade to seep through. Add 2-3 drops of liquid smoke on both sides of the tofu, then sprinkle on a pinch of salt and smoked paprika (about ¼ tsp smoked paprika total).
• In a glass bowl or container, mix together the soy sauce, vegan oyster sauce, garlic powder, and white pepper. Thin out the marinade with ⅛ cup of water, then add the slices of tofu to the marinade. Let marinate for at least 5 minutes (the longer the better!).
• On a large skillet, heat up 1 tbsp of sesame oil on medium-high heat. Carefully add the marinated slices of tofu to the pan, and fry until both sides are slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.

To Season the Rice

• Once your rice is done cooking, mix together 3 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of sugar or liquid sweetener. Add the vinegar mixture to the rice and mix until well combined.

Time to Assemble!

• Cut 2 sheets of nori horizontally so you have 4 strips, and lay one strip horizontally across your workspace with the shiny side down. Using either your hands or a rectangle mold the size of your vegan spam slices, tightly pack about ¼ cup of rice in the middle of the nori strip in the shape of the spam. Add one slice of spam to the top of the rice. Dampen your fingers and gently wet the sides of the nori, then fold the nori tightly inward. The nori should act as a band holding the rice and spam together.
• Serve warm with a side of soy sauce, and enjoy!