I got on the sushi train ridiculously late (it took me 31 years to hop on), but I can't help but wonder if I would've enjoyed the tasty world of nigiri, sashimi, and more had I gotten sandwich sushi as a kid.
Over at The Kitchn, there's a recipe up for making faux sushi with bread, peanut butter, and pieces of fruit. They chose bits like apples and mangos to curl up, but you could use some jam + fruit (like strawberry jam plus berry slices), or take out the peanut butter and try another tasty condiment -- mayo, ketchup, cheese... The options are endless. Heck, you could even sprinkle on some rice krispies or small candies to make faux roe! The recipe not only looks fun and tasty, but it's a great way to get kids used to the thought of sushi. Maybe if you take it step by step, they'll be devouring the adult rolls in no time.
And if you happen to have kids and love entertaining -- imagine a Japanese-themed party where the adult table piled with fish and veggie goodness while the kid's table has its own collection of chopsticks and sushi. There's no reason to break theme to keep the kids happy!
8-26-2008 @6:18PM olee said... Intersting idea, but I would think it would work better with a wrap than regular bread.
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8-26-2008 @6:37PM JMForester said... Why not just serve sushi to the kids? I see mothers shopping in supermarkets opening up a container of sushi rolls they are buying, and hand pieces to their kids to snack on in the cart, all the time. If kids are brought up with it, then there is no need to make them faux sushi.
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