How to make Aburaage for Inarizushi

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   Put all the seasonings into a pot that's large enough to put in all of the aburaage.

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   Bring it to a quick boil to dissolve the sugar.

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   Turn the heat down, and add the aburaage.

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   Cover with a drop lid (otoshibuta) and simmer.

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   Once the sauce has slightly reduced, flip the aburaage over with a spatula and continue to simmer (this less likely to damage the aburaage than using chopsticks).

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   Turn the heat off once the aburaage has browned.

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   You can store them without squeezing.

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   To freeze, spread them out nicely and wrap in plastic wrap.

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   You can use these multipurpose aburaage to make inarizushi, as udon topping, or simply to cook other meals.

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    Freeze them for later use.

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    Please check outon how to make sushi rice It's even more delicious with sesame seeds.

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    I chopped this aburaage into fine strips to make easy chirashizushi.

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    For your reference -

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    I made inarizushi with bamboo shoot rice, and it turned out terrific.

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    Great bentos during the spring!.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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