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Halloween Temari Sushi

Halloween Temari Sushi: Fun, Easy, and Spooky Finger Food

Halloween Temari Sushi offers a fun and healthy finger food option for your spooky celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup uncooked sushi rice Use short-grain rice for sticky texture.
  • 1 teaspoon konbu dashi powder Or a kelp piece for umami.
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Seasoning for sushi.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Granulated or castor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
For the Fillings
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon Rich in flavor, also substitute with crab or avocado.
  • 1 large egg Fried and cut into shapes for decoration.
  • 1 medium cucumber Sliced thin for assembly.
  • 1 medium radish Adds crunch and color, substitute with daikon or carrots.
For Toppings and Decorations
  • 2 tablespoons fish roe Optional topping.
  • 2 sheets nori Cut into shapes for decoration.

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • small saucepan
  • Non-Stick Pan
  • Wooden spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Halloween Temari Sushi
  1. Rinse uncooked sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook with water and konbu dashi powder.
  2. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan; heat to dissolve.
  3. Fold the sushi vinegar into the cooked rice and let it cool.
  4. Cut nori into fun shapes for decorations and prepare the egg in a non-stick pan.
  5. Assemble sushi balls by layering filling and rice on cling wrap.
  6. Release the sushi ball from the cling wrap and place on a platter.
  7. Decorate with nori cutouts and sprinkle fish roe if desired.
  8. Serve with soy sauce, mayonnaise, and optional wasabi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use cling wrap to shape sushi balls for consistent sizing. Experiment with toppings for visual and nutritional variety.

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