Inarizushi

Method

1. 1 Blanch the fried aburaage tofu in boiling water for 1 minute to remove excess oil, then gently squeeze out the excess water.
2. 2 Cook aburaage with dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
3. 3 Cook the rice, then immediately mix it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while it's still hot. Cool it down with a fan until the grains are glossy.
4. 4 Cut the aburaage in half, gently open the pouch, and squeeze out the excess liquid.
5. 5 Mix roasted sesame seeds into the rice, then stuff each bag with the mixture and fold the edges shut.
6. 6 Place the folded side down on the plate, let it rest for 10 minutes to set, then serve.