Inari sushi (inarizushi - いなり寿司)

Ingredientes

• 4 cups sushi rice – visit my post on how to make sushi rice
• 1 (10oz) can inarizushi no moto (seasoned fried bean curd), with liquid
• 1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Season the rice. Add the sesame seeds to the sushi rice and gently fold the rice a few times without overdoing it – otherwise the rice will get mushy.

2. 2

   Wet your hands: . Pour the seasoned fried bean curd liquid in a bowl. Dip your fingers into the liquid and wet both of your hands – palms included.

3. 3

   Shape the rice. Place about 1/4 cup of rice in the palm of your hand. Shape it into a rice ball by gently, but firmly, pressing the rice together. The rice grains should stick together without falling apart.

4. 4

   Make the inari sushi. Grab a tofu pouch and gently open it. Place a rice ball inside the pouch and gently move it around until the pocket is filled. You may need to add a little extra rice if there is space left in the pouch, but be careful not to overfill it. Repeat this step until all the pouches are filled.

5. 5

   Serve them. Place the inari sushi on a plate or as part of a sushi dinner. Serve immediately.