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Halloween Sushi

Spooktacular Halloween Sushi: Fun, Festive, and Delicious!

Make Halloween extra special with fun and festive Halloween Sushi that is quick to prepare and ideal for gatherings. Perfectly customizable for all tastes!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Base
  • 1 cup sushi rice Rinse under cold water until water runs clear
  • 1.5 cups water
For the Filling
  • 1 can tuna Canned, can substitute with avocado for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for plant-based version
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 whole cucumber Sliced, or replace with julienned carrots
For Assembly
  • 4 sheets nori Shiny side facing down when assembling
For Decoration
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds Optional for decoration
  • edible ink markers Optional for creative decoration

Equipment

  • bamboo mat
  • sharp knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Workspace: Gather ingredients and tools including sushi rice, tuna, mayonnaise, nori sheets, a bamboo mat, and a sharp knife.
  2. Cook Sushi Rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water. Combine with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare Filling: Drain tuna and mix with mayonnaise and sriracha until smooth.
  4. Assemble: Place nori on bamboo mat, spread sushi rice on top, leaving space at the top.
  5. Add Filling: Place tuna mixture and cucumber on the rice, adding other fillings if desired.
  6. Roll Sushi: Roll using the bamboo mat, tucking in as you go. Seal with water.
  7. Slice: Cut the roll into 6-8 pieces using a sharp, wet knife.
  8. Decorate: Use edible ink markers to draw designs on the sushi pieces.
  9. Serve: Arrange on a platter with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftover sushi in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. For best results, serve fresh.

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