Description
Inarizushi is a Japanese dish made of sushi rice stuffed in sweetened tofu pockets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 pieces inari (sweet tofu pockets)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a small saucepan, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
- Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and mix in the vinegar mixture.
- Let the rice cool to room temperature.
- Carefully open each inari pocket and fill with sushi rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the rice to your taste.
- You can add vegetables or protein to the rice if preferred.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sushi
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Inarizushi, Sushi Rice, Tofu Pockets, Japanese Cuisine