Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

mini sushi balls for Halloween

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

96
calories
0,6g
fat
20g
carbohydrates
3,3g
protein
2mg
cholesterol
421mg
sodium
Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

Recipe Description

I am always looking for new easy Halloween-themed recipes to make with my kids at this time of year. And these Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls perfectly fit the bill. Dainty rice balls with cucumber and salmon not only make a perfect snack but also are very fun and easy to make with kids.

Start by cooking the sushi rice. Use a round cookie cutter to cut out salmon circles and scissors to cut out triangular shapes for eyes and mouth out of the nori seaweed sheet. Once the rice has cooled, roll portions of it into balls, placing a piece of cucumber in the center. Cover each rice ball with salmon and decorate with seaweed eyes and mouth. Place a piece of coriander stalk for a pumpkin stem. Serve these cute mini sushi balls with a small bowl of soy sauce for dipping.

To make the Halloween Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook rice

    30 min
    Step 1 - Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

    Cook 300 grams sushi rice according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Shape rice balls

    3 min
    Step 2 - Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

    Wet your hands and spoon about 1 tablespoon rice in the palm of your hand and add a cucumber cube in the center. Add another tablespoon of rice on top and roll the rice around the cucumber to form a solid rice ball. Repeat until you have 12 rice balls.

  3. 3

    Top rice balls with salmon

    3 min
    Step 3 - Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

    Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter, to cut the salmon into 12 circles. Add a slice of salmon on top of each rice ball.

  4. 4

    Decorate

    3 min
    Step 4 - Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

    Add a piece of coriander stalk for a pumpkin stem. Cut triangle eyes and mouth shapes out of the seaweed sheet and place on top of the salmon.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls

    Serve immediately with a small bowl of soy sauce for dipping, and enjoy!

My kids adore these cute and healthy Halloween Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls and yours will too. Made it? Let us know how they came out in the comments below!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Tina
May 18, 2025
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These Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls are just superb! I made them with my niece, and we had a blast decorating. Perfect for Halloween snacking!

Zoe Thompson
April 30, 2025
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Amazing

Harry
March 3, 2025
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I was so glad to find this recipe for Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls. My kids and I had a blast making them before Halloween. The salmon and cucumbers are easy to handle, and the seaweed decorations added a perfect spooky touch. We all enjoyed dipping them in soy sauce while watching a spooky movie. Thanks for this delightful recipe!

Liam
September 30, 2024
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Amazing

Kyle
August 25, 2024
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Awesome!

Natalie
May 23, 2024
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Super fun recipe. My kids loved making these pumpkin sushi balls for Halloween. It was a great activity and they were delicious. Definitely making them again next year.

Tina
January 9, 2024
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These sushi rice balls were a hit with my kids and so easy to make together.

Tina
October 18, 2023
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Delightful!

Cynthia Harrison
October 12, 2023
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Making these Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls with my kids was such a delightful experience. They loved shaping the rice and we all enjoyed the delicious taste. A perfect festive recipe for Halloween!

Tina
June 9, 2023
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Amazing! We had a blast making these Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls for our Halloween party! My kids loved crafting their own spooky designs. Plus, they tasted delightful! It truly made our holiday memorable and we can’t wait to make them again! Highly recommend for family fun.

Alice
May 3, 2023
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These are so fun! Made them with my niece and we giggled the whole time creating spooky faces. The taste was amazing, too! Definitely a favorite snack for Halloween parties. Love how easy they are!

Dolores Pérez
May 3, 2023
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Deliciosas

Fiona
March 2, 2023
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Yum! My kids loved making these spooky snacks together!

Oliver Green
January 17, 2023
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So much fun

Megan
March 21, 2022
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I loved making these Pumpkin Sushi Rice Balls with my niece this Halloween. They were simple and so fun to decorate. The combination of flavors is great, and they make a cute snack for our spooky movie night.

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