When I was a kid, this was one of my favorite things to eat. Although I must admit my choice in toppings back then were not quite the same as today. Abura age is a slightly sweetened, fried tofu pocket that is usually found vacuum packed or in tins and is used for inari sushi.

Last weekend, I got hungry while getting groceries at Marukai (Japanese market). I went over to their bento section and got the kanikama inari (crab stick inarizushi). I really liked it, so I replicated the recipe at home. Then I thought, why use crab sticks when you can use real crab? I made the recipe again using real crab meat and let’s just say, “nothing beats the real thing!” These crab filled inarizushi are super easy and quick to make. They’re also great for packing in bentos. I’m…

Poached salmon is the star of this unique sushi stuffed in sweet tofu pouches. For those who don't enjoy eating raw fish, this cooked salmon alternative is a way to enjoy sushi that is easy to make at home. These inari sushi look elaborate but they are quick and simple to make.

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Sweet-and-salty fried tofu ("abura-agé") filled with sushi rice. Learn about this type of sushi, which can be stuffed with your favorite fillings.

Spicy Shrimp Inari: I really enjoy sushi, and one of the first types of sushi I ever had, and was able to make myself, was inari. These little fried bags of tofu (abuurage) filled with sushi rice are tasty and make a great finger food. When I saw this version, which ad…

Seasoned soy pocket filled with rice and Japanese veggies. Great side dish or snack.

This delicious inari sushi is made with fried tofu pouches soaked in a sweet marinade and stuffed with tangy sushi rice. I also include a few additional topping ideas to bring your homemade inari sushi to the next level!

As a kid I loved Inari Sushi, I think because the tofu pockets (aburage) were sweet and salty and goes extremely well with vinegared su...