Sweet Inari Sushi
Make sweet, juicy, and completely vegetarian Japanese Inari Sushi pockets filled with fragrant sesame sushi rice.
Inari Sushi features pockets of sweet, soy-braised deep-fried tofu (Aburaage) stuffed completely with fluffy, tangy seasoned sushi rice. A popular, vegetarian-friendly picnic and bento box staple in Japan.
Ingredients (Makes 8 Pieces)
- 8 pre-seasoned Inari tofu pouches (Inari no Age)
- 2 cups Cooked hot Japanese short-grain rice
- 1.5 tbsp Sushi vinegar
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare sushi rice: Pour hot cooked rice into a bowl, drizzle sushi vinegar evenly, and fold using a slicing motion. Toss in toasted sesame seeds and mix gently. Allow the rice to cool down to room temperature.
- Open tofu pouches: Carefully open each seasoned tofu pouch with your fingers to create a pocket. Gently squeeze out any excess sweet braising liquid.
- Stuff the pouches: Wet your hands slightly. Shape a small handful of sushi rice into a neat oblong ball (about the size of a golf ball). Push the rice ball gently deep into the corners of the tofu pouch.
- Fold & Clean: Fold the open edges of the tofu pouch over to cleanly seal the rice inside. Place fold-side down on a beautiful platter and serve cold or at room temperature.
Keyword Bento, Picnic, Quick, Sushi, Tofu, Vegetarian