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? It incorporates Western sweets with a traditional Asian art form. Use some creativity, this picture, and pictures of real sushi to create a tasty dessert.

Sushi #1

 * 1)  Place a strip of Fruit by the Foot (or a thin strip of Fruit Roll-Up matching the length of a Fruit by the Foot) on your working space.
 * 2)  Place a Swedish fish in the center.
 * 3)  Cut a mini-donut(if you want you can also use marshmallow) in half and place this on the Swedish fish.
 * 4)  Wrap the ends of the Fruit by the Foot around the fish and donut(or marshmallow). [[Image:Swedish_218.JPG|thumb|left]]

Sushi #2

 * 1)  Wrap a strip of the Fruit by the Foot around a marshmallow.
 * 2)  Place the marshmallow on its end.
 * 3)  Cut a jelly bean in half and place it on the marshmallow, inside facing up.
 * 4)  Cut some small pieces of liquorice so that they look like fish eggs and place them around the jelly bean half. [[Image:Jellybeansushi_475.JPG|thumb|left]]

Sushi #3

 * 1)  Using a knife, carefully carve a hole in the middle of a marshmallow.
 * 2)  Thread some liquorice through the center of the marshmallow.
 * 3)  Wrap a strip of the fruit roll-up around the marshmallow.

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

Tips

 * Use some strawberry, caramel, or chocolate syrup like soy sauce.
 * For a less sugary and more realistic effect, use sliced fruit as the "fish" and inside the rolls, and/or use Thai Sticky Rice (Below) in place of the marshmallow or mini-donut.
 * Make Rice Krispies Treats and use in place of the marshmallow or mini-donut.
 * For an icebreaker, you can try setting this up on a platter containing real sushi to see if people can spot the difference.
 * Incorporate real icebreaker mints to offer a sour flavoring component to these cute desserts.
 * For some real fun, serve with chopsticks and eat it the traditional way!

Thai Sticky Rice
Thai sticky rice is a special kind of rice that is very sticky and made to be rolled up and eaten by hand. It is sometimes used in Thai desserts, often with mango, and works great for making a less sweet Candy Sushi. 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.
 * 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 Tbsp. of sugar

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make Rock Candy
 * How to Make Rainbow Jello
 * How to Make Chocolate Nests
 * How to Make Kitty Litter Cake
 * How to Make a Faerie House with Food

Sources and Citations

 * How to Make Sweet Sushi from Brownie Points