Welcome to the Romance Girls Gone Goblin Halloween blog hop! For the next few days (Oct. 28-31) we’ll be talking Halloween, spooky, and fun, and one lucky commenter here on my blog will win a free e-copy of my romantic suspense, Whirlwind! Come talk Halloween with me and you might win! Be sure and check out the other sites on the hop, too – everyone has a trick or treat! Click HERE or on the picture at the right to follow the hop.
Today, we’re talking about a very special treat for Halloween:
Candy Sushi
I know what you’re thinking: I HATE sushi! Raw fish? YUCK!
But wait – this isn’t your ordinary sushi from the sea, this is all made out of CANDY. And I guarantee you’ll come home with an empty plate, it’ll go so fast.
You can find detailed instructions HERE, but if you’ve ever made Rice Krispie Treats, this’ll be a snap.
Besides the makings for the Treats, you’ll need some kind of candy for the centers of the round sushi. Gummi worms (sweet or sour, your choice) work well, as does licorice (any color). You’ll also need green fruit rollups or Fruit by the Foot for the outside. For the single pieces, I like to use Swedish fish, but because my kids love raw salmon which is orange, I also do some with strips of orange fruit leather.
A couple of tips: Butter your hands like crazy when working with the warm marshmallow treats. If the hot sugar sticks to your hands, it’ll burn. You want to form the sushi before the marshmallow stiffens.
A sharp chef’s knife is the best for cutting the sushi into smaller pieces. And just like real sushi, the fancier it is, the better. Check out photos of real sushi and substitute candy look-alikes. Red hots can double for red salmon eggs, orange sugar for tobiko.
I’ve taken candy sushi to parties for several years now, and it’s always a HUGE hit. It’s also a great activity for the kids to help with, so have fun, and Happy Halloween!
What’s your favorite Halloween party treat to take or eat? Remember, every comment is a chance to win a free e-copy of Whirlwind!
Robin DeJarnett 