Inari Sushi Recipe

Name: Inari Sushi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 Aburaage; 300 ml Dashi stock; 2 tbsp Light brown or brown sugar crystals; 1 tbsp Mirin; 2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 dash Salt; 360 ml White rice; 5 cm Kombu; 1 tbsp Sake; 50 ml Rice vinegar; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Salt

Servings: persons

5 Aburaage
300 ml Dashi stock
2 tbsp Light brown or brown sugar crystals
1 tbsp Mirin
2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 dash Salt
360 ml White rice
5 cm Kombu
1 tbsp Sake
50 ml Rice vinegar
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt

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["Cut the aburaage in half, open them up, and de-grease with a swift pour of hot water.", "Place them in a pot of the ingredients brought to a simmer.", "Simmer over medium heat and cool down as is in the mixture.", "Wash the rice 30 minutes before cooking.", "Drain in a colander.", "Put rice, 360 ml water, sake, and konbu seaweed into the rice cooker and cook.", "When it's done, transfer into a handai (sushi rice tub) or a bowl.", "As you fan over the rice, add vinegar to the rice and cut it in with a spatula.", "Squeeze the aburaage lightly to remove any liquid.", "Lightly squeeze a portion of the rice into barrels and stuff in the aburaage.", "[Aburaage] In Japan, we may also call them ""aburage""or just simply ""age.""

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Aburaage, 300 ml Dashi stock, 2 tbsp Light brown or brown sugar crystals, 1 tbsp Mirin, and more.

Yes, 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!

Inari Sushi

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Variations & substitutions

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