Inari sushi is a Japanese sushi recipe that fills sweet simmered aburaage tofu pockets with seasoned sushi rice for a simple and flavorful meal. The tofu pockets are usually cooked or bought ready seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi, giving them a juicy sweet savory taste. Sushi rice made with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt is gently packed inside so each piece stays soft and balanced. Modern toppings such as avocado, salmon, tuna mayo, crab, egg, cucumber, sesame seeds, ikura, edamame, pickled ginger, or spicy mayo can add color and texture while keeping the base classic. The final inari sushi is easy to serve for lunch, bento boxes, parties, or light dinners with miso soup, salad, or Japanese side dishes.
