Description
Inari Sushi is a delightful Japanese dish that combines the sweetness of seasoned sushi rice with savory fried tofu pockets, known as inari age. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying a casual snack, preparing for a picnic, or hosting a dinner party. The beauty of Inari Sushi lies in its versatility; you can customize each pocket with your choice of fillings to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. With vibrant colors and appealing presentation, this dish not only pleases the palate but also makes for stunning visuals on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 package inari age (fried tofu pockets)
Instructions
- Prepare the sushi rice by heating rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan until dissolved.
- While the rice is still warm, gently fold this mixture into the cooked sushi rice.
- Wet your hands to prevent sticking and carefully stuff each fried tofu pocket with the seasoned sushi rice, pressing gently to fill without breaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tofu pocket (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg