There's Nothing Fishy About Sweet Sushi Candy

Updated on 2/12/2017 at 11:00 AM

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Have you ever heard of sushi candy? No, it's not actual sushi — and there's no fish involved — rather marshmallow treats, gummy candies, and Fruit Roll-Ups combine for a dessert that resembles the Japanese delicacy. We have a video to show you how to DIY candy sushi, and there's plenty more inspiration. Bloggers and candy companies have come up with their own versions, too. If you don't have a serious hankering for sushi candy now, just wait until you see these brilliant photos.

Wrap sour rainbow belts and Swedish Fish around mini rectangles of Rice Krispies treats.

Try a sushi-candy-making kit.

My absolute favorite sushi candy of all time is made using this kit: Popin' Cookin' Happy Sushi House (around $3). The ikura sushi roll is the highlight. The "sushi rice" tastes like a mix between marshmallows and cotton candy. The black nori wrapper tastes like grape. And the "fish eggs" taste like bursting boba.

Sprinkles, Nerds, KitKats, and Fun-Size Snickers are also legitimate fillings.

Mermaids approve of storebought candy sushi too.

Try a kit like It'Sushi Candy Sushi ($13) which includes Candy Maki (sour licorice bites wrapped in a sour belt), Candy Ikura (candy-coated gummies), Candy Urimaki (two sour gummy rings with a gummy bear sitting in the center), Candy California Rolls (a marshmallow wrapped in a sour belt), Candy Koikuchi (two flavors of licorice strings), and two dipping sauces.

Turn your creations into Valentine's Day treats!

Get the DIY candy sushi Valentines

Don't forget to serve it with chopsticks.

Matcha is the perfect sushi candy pairing.

Get the recipe: how to make matcha tea