Description
Strawberry “Sushi” Rolls
A playful, sweet twist on sushi—sticky rice, fresh strawberries, chewy fruit leather, and a chocolate “soy sauce” dip. Perfect for kids, parties, or a joyful snack!
Ingredients
Sweet Sushi Rolls:
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1 cup cooked short-grain sushi rice (cooled to room temp, lightly sweetened with 1 tsp sugar + ¼ tsp vanilla)
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½ cup chopped fresh strawberries
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2–3 fruit leather strips (strawberry, mixed berry, or tropical)
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Optional: shredded coconut for texture
Chocolate “Soy Sauce” Dip:
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2 tbsp chocolate syrup
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1 tsp milk or water (or plant-based milk)
Instructions
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Prep Rice & Berries:
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Cook and season rice with sugar and vanilla. Let it cool slightly.
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Chop strawberries into small, pea-sized pieces.
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Assemble Your Roll:
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Lay a strip of fruit leather on parchment paper. Slightly overlap strips if needed to make a wider sheet.
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With damp fingers, spread ⅓–½ cup of rice evenly on the fruit leather, leaving ~1-inch border at top and bottom.
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Add Filling:
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Sprinkle chopped strawberries along the center of the rice.
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Optional: sprinkle shredded coconut over the strawberries.
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Roll It Up:
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Using the parchment paper as a guide, fold the edge closest to you over the filling.
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Roll forward, keeping the log tight and neat.
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Slice the Rolls:
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Wet a sharp knife under cool water. Slice log into 1-inch pieces.
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Pop the ends into your mouth—they’re the chef’s treats!
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Make the Chocolate Dip:
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Mix chocolate syrup with milk/water until smooth and dippable. Adjust consistency as needed.
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Notes
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Sticky Rice: Use damp fingers to spread rice; ensure rice is cool to prevent sticking.
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Fruit Leather Cracks: If brittle, let sit 10 minutes outside packaging before rolling.
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Make Ahead: Assemble and slice rolls up to 3–4 hours ahead; make dip fresh.
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Rice Substitutes: Short-grain white rice or cooled quinoa works if sushi rice isn’t available.