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Inari Sushi

Delicious Inari Sushi: Effortless Japanese Yum Right at Home

Inari sushi is a delightful vegetarian dish featuring fluffy sushi rice in crispy tofu pockets, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a casual meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice short-grain rice can be substituted
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar white vinegar can be used in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons sugar can substitute with honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine salt recommended
For the Inari Pockets
  • 12 pieces inari age (fried tofu pockets) look for 'seasoned fried bean curd' at Asian grocery stores

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Large Bowl
  • Spatula
  • clean surface
  • serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Inari Sushi
  1. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium-high for 2-3 minutes until dissolved. Cool before use.
  2. Transfer warm sushi rice to a bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over it, and fold gently with a spatula.
  3. Open the inari age package carefully, placing them on a clean surface.
  4. Using moistened hands, fill each tofu pocket with seasoned sushi rice, pressing gently but ensuring it’s not overstuffed.
  5. Arrange the filled inari pockets on a serving platter and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container, keeping rice separate from pockets to maintain texture.

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