Inari Zushi

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2

Inari Zushi recipe for a delicious and satisfying meal

by The Chefin Sushi

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

15g

Fat

Inari Zushi is a traditional Japanese dish that consists of sushi rice stuffed into pockets of seasoned, fried tofu called aburage. The dish is named after the Shinto god, Inari, who is said to have a fondness for fried tofu. This dish originates from the 19th century in the Kanto region of Japan and has become a favorite amongst sushi lovers worldwide. Inari Zushi can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or even a main course, and is often served at festive occasions such as weddings or New Year's celebrations.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, cook the aburage on high heat for a few minutes to remove excess oil. Remove from heat and drain.
2.	In another pot, combine the soy sauce, sugar, and water, and bring to a boil.
3.	Add the aburage and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
4.	Remove from heat and let it cool.
5.	Stuff each piece of aburage with sushi rice and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
6.	Garnish with pickled ginger.

PROS

Inari Zushi is a simple and easy-to-make dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.

It can be customized to your liking by adding different ingredients to the sushi rice stuffing.

It is also a great vegetarian and gluten-free option for sushi lovers.

CONS

Inari Zushi may be high in sugar due to the sweetness of the aburage sauce.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Inari Zushi is a healthy meal option that is rich in carbohydrates and protein.
It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals from the sushi rice and aburage.
The ginger garnish can also aid in digestion and reduce inflammation in the body.

	800 ml cooked sushi rice
	1 tablespoon sesame seeds ( optional )
	10 packages aburage ( containing 2 pieces each )
	210 ml sugar
	135 ml soy sauce
	200 ml water
	pickled ginger ( to garnish )