Inari Zushi

Delight your taste buds with Inari Zushi, a quintessential Japanese treat that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing. This simple yet flavorful sushi dish features seasoned sushi rice delicately stuffed into sweet and savory inari tofu pouches (aburaage), creating the perfect balance of umami and sweetness. Customize your Inari Zushi by mixing sesame seeds, julienned carrots, or crisp cucumber into the rice for added texture and freshness. Unlike traditional sushi rolls, these bite-sized delights require no rolling and are perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a satisfying snack. Serve them at room temperature, optionally garnished with pickled ginger, and enjoy a taste of Japan in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 4 tablespoons Seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 10 pieces Inari tofu pouches (Aburaage, pre-seasoned)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 0 Optional garnish: pickled ginger
• 0.25 cup Optional filling: julienned carrots
• 0.25 cup Optional filling: chopped cucumber

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice in cold water several times until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

Add the rinsed rice and water to a rice cooker or a medium saucepan. Cook the rice according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring to a boil on the stovetop, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the rice is cooling, prepare the sushi vinegar by combining seasoned rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until the sugar dissolves, then set aside to cool.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the prepared sushi vinegar using a wooden spatula or rice paddle. Be careful not to mash the rice. Let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 5

If your inari tofu pouches are not pre-seasoned or canned, you may need to prepare them by simmering in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and dashi. However, most store-bought pouches are pre-seasoned and ready to use.

Step 6

Open the inari tofu pouches carefully to avoid tearing them.

Step 7

Optional: Mix sesame seeds or your choice of optional fillings (julienned carrots, chopped cucumber) into the rice for added flavor and texture.

Step 8

Take a small ball of rice and shape it into an oblong form that matches the size of the inari pouch. Stuff the rice ball carefully into an open tofu pouch, ensuring it fills the pouch but doesn't overstuff it.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining rice and tofu pouches.

Step 10

Serve the inari zushi at room temperature, optionally garnished with pickled ginger or additional sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1698.3 grams (1698.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1995

Total Fat 76.30g	98%
Saturated Fat 11.00g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5658mg	246%
Total Carbohydrate 265.60g	97%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 73.50g
Protein 63.50g	127%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 589mg	45%
Iron 13mg	73%
Potassium 1469mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.3%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 53.0%