Inari Sushi

Name: Inari Sushi
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1½ cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice; 1½ cups water ((cook the rice on the firm side, as we‘ll add more liquid with the sushi vinegar seasoning)); 1 piece kombu (dried kelp) ((5 g, 2 x 2 inches, 5 x 5 cm per piece; optional, but it will give a nice aroma)); 4 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned); 2 Tbsp sugar; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 12 Inari age (seasoned fried tofu pouch); 1 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds; sushi ginger (gari); 5 shiso leaves

Instructions

Prep:30min

Inari Sushi is a traditional sushi of vinegared rice tucked inside sweet and salty deep-fried tofu pockets. Known as Inarizushi in Japan, they are one of the easiest types of sushi to make at home and are beloved by children and adults alike. This vegetarian- and vegan-friendly sushi is perfect for a snack, a picnic lunch, or as part of your sushi dinner platter.

Updated at: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 07:48:32 GMT