It’s Friday, the 1st of August 2025 — and seriously, who’s got the energy to wrestle with pots or tackle a full-blown meal? Not today. Today calls for something fun, fresh, and totally fuss-free. Whether you are winding down after a long week, dodging kitchen duty, or just craving something light, we have got the perfect snack to match your mood.
Enter your new go-to craving: the sushi snack. It’s everything you love about sushi—fresh, flavourful, and fun—but without the pressure of mastering perfect rolls or handling raw fish like a pro. Think bite-sized deliciousness that comes together in minutes, with ingredients you probably already have at home. No bamboo mat, no stress, just pure, tasty joy.
Whether you are whipping up a quick lunch, throwing together an easy dinner, or putting together a snack board that will wow your guests without breaking a sweat, this sushi-inspired treat is a total win. It’s customisable, crave-worthy, and totally chilled—just like your Friday should be. Ready to make magic? Let’s get started!
How to make a Sushi snack
Makes: 6
Preparation time: 25 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 seaweed sheets, cut in half
- 180 ml (¾ cup) cooked sushi or plain rice, at room temperature
- 1 avocado
- Salt and pepper
- 6 shelled prawns, cooked
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) sweet chilli sauce
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) pickled ginger
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) sushi mayo
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
- 7.5 ml (½ tbsp) sesame seeds, toasted
- Soy sauce, to serve
Method:
- Top the seaweed with rice. Slice and chop avocado into different shapes, to create interest. Arrange on the rice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the prawns and sweet chilli sauce. Place on top with the pickled ginger, mayo, spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce.
Variations:
- Make wasabi mayo by stirring 2.5 ml (½ tsp) wasabi into the mayo.
*The image and recipe were supplied by The South African Avocado Growers’ Association