Clingfilm Sushi

Making authentic-looking little sushi balls is simple when using little squares of clingfilm to wrap the topping and rice together, then twisting them into a tight ball. It’s ingenious to produce interesting sushi pieces without specialized equipment – only clingfilm, toppings, and excellent sushi rice are required.

I like to think of these little sushi balls as one-bite canapés. They are simple to prepare, fun to eat, and always popular at dinner parties or picnics. Once made, the sushi balls can be kept for hours wrapped in their clingfilm…although for the best results, I recommend keeping the sushi balls at

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Making authentic-looking little sushi balls is simple when using little squares of clingfilm to wrap the topping and rice together, then twisting them into a tight ball. It’s ingenious to produce interesting sushi pieces without specialized equipment – only clingfilm, toppings, and excellent sushi rice are required.

I like to think of these little sushi balls as one-bite canapés. They are simple to prepare, fun to eat, and always popular at dinner parties or picnics. Once made, the sushi balls can be kept for hours wrapped in their clingfilm…although for the best results, I recommend keeping the sushi balls at room temperature until ready to unwrap and serve.

Difficulty: simple
Yield: makes about 20-30 pieces