How to Make Candy Sushi
Do you need an idea for a creative dessert? How about making this treat that looks like sushi but is made entirely of candy. Use some creativity, this picture, and pictures of real sushi to create a tasty dessert.
Sushi #1
- Place a strip of Fruit by the Foot (or a thin strip of Fruit Roll-Up) on your working space.
- Place a Swedish fish in the center.
- Cut a mini-donut in half and place this on the Swedish fish.
- Wrap the ends of the Fruit by the Foot around the fish and donut.
Sushi #2
- Wrap a strip of the Fruit by the Foot around a marshmallow.
- Place the marshmallow on its end.
- Cut a jelly bean in half and place it on the marshmallow, inside facing up.
- Cut some small pieces of liquorice so that they look like small balls or fish eggs and place them around the jelly bean half.
Sushi #3
- Using a knife, carefully carve a hole in the middle of a marshmallow.
- Thread some liquorice through the center of the marshmallow.
- Wrap a strip of the fruit roll-up around the marshmallow.
Tips
- Use some strawberry, caramel, or chocolate syrup like soy sauce.
- Make Thai Sticky Rice (Below) and use in place of the marshmallow or mini-donut.
Things You'll Need
- Fruit by the Foot or Fruit Roll-Ups (preferably green)
- Mini powdered donuts
- Swedish fish
- Pull and Peel licorice
- Marshmallows
- Jelly beans
- Strawberry, caramel, or chocolate syrup.
- Knife
Thai Sticky Rice
- 2 cups glutinous (sticky) rice, soaked in cold water for at least one hour and drained
- 1 1/4 cups coconut milk, canned or freshly prepared
- A pinch of salt
- 2 Tblsp. of sugar
In a saucepan bring to a boil: rice, coconut milk, salt, sugar and 1 1/4 cup water. Stir. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, about 8-10 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer rice to a steamer or double saucepan and steam 15-20 minutes over boiling water, until rice is cooked through. Mold the cooked rice into a 1/2 inch thick square and cut into shapes for recipe.
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