Inari Sushi (Sweet Tofu Pouches Stuffed with Sushi Rice)
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Ingredients
- 8 fried tofu pouches (aburaage)
- 400 g sushi rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 541 kcal
- Protein
- 13.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 93.6 g
- of which sugars
- 12.9 g
- Fat
- 11.5 g
- of which saturates
- 1.6 g
- Fibre
- 2.2 g
- Salt
- 1.52 g
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Method
- 1
Simmer the fried tofu pouches with the soy sauce, mirin, caster sugar and 150ml water in a small pan for 10-12 minutes until glossy and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Leave to cool slightly.
- 2
Cook the sushi rice according to the pack, then stir through the rice vinegar while still warm and leave to cool to room temperature.
- 3
Carefully open each tofu pouch into a little pocket without tearing it.
- 4
Stir the toasted sesame seeds through the rice, then pack a spoonful into each tofu pouch, folding the edges over to close.
- 5
Arrange on a plate, cut-side up, to serve.
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