A Family Favorite! Plump Inari Sushi Recipe

Name: A Family Favorite! Plump Inari Sushi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pieces Aburaage; 200 ml Dashi stock; 1 tbsp Mirin; 4 tbsp Cane or granulated sugar; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 360 ml Rice; 180 ml Water; 1/2 tbsp Sake; 1 x2 1/2 cm Kombu for dashi stock; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp White sesame (if you prefer)

Servings: persons

5 pieces Aburaage
200 ml Dashi stock
1 tbsp Mirin
4 tbsp Cane or granulated sugar
2 tbsp Soy sauce
360 ml Rice
180 ml Water
1/2 tbsp Sake
1 x2 1/2 cm Kombu for dashi stock
2 tbsp Vinegar
1 tbsp Sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp White sesame (if you prefer)

1
Roll a chopstick over the aburaage to make it easier to open them up into pockets.
2
Boil the aburaage for 10 seconds to remove excess oil.
3
Sandwich the aburaage between sheets of paper towels to drain off the excess water.
4
Cut in half.
5
Put the ingredients marked into a pot and bring to a boil.
6
Add the aburaage and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes while pouring the broth over them.
7
Turn off the heat and let cool.
8
If you're going to make the sushi later, store the seasoned aburaage in the fridge together with the broth.
9
To make the sushi vinegar: Put the ingredients marked into a heatproof bowl and microwave for 30 seconds at 500W.
10
Mix to dissolve the sugar.
11
To make the sushi rice: 1.
12
Rinse the rice and cook in a rice cooker with water, sake and kombu.
13
2.
14
Transfer the steamed rice to a bowl.
15
Add combined sushi vinegar, and mix briskly while fanning with a hand-held fan to cool.
16
3.
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Cover the rice with a wrung out moistened kitchen towel.
18
4.
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Mix the sesame seeds to taste.
20
Squeeze the aburaage lightly to remove the liquid.
21
Stuff 35 g of the rice into each pocket.
22
Tip: The mini-inari sushi in the front row of the photo have been cut in half again after being stuffed with rice.

428

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pieces Aburaage, 200 ml Dashi stock, 1 tbsp Mirin, 4 tbsp Cane or granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, A Family Favorite! Plump Inari Sushi falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

A Family Favorite! Plump Inari Sushi

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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