Nutritious and Delicious Anchovy Inari Sushi: A Recipe That Won’t Stick Together!
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Here’s a recipe for anchovy inari sushi, perfect for a simple weekend meal or a nutritious snack for kids. The secret to preventing clumping lies in a special stir-fry technique! Using pre-cut square aburaage (fried tofu pouches), we’ll prepare the sushi rice with the included seasoning and then stir-fry anchovies with mayonnaise and honey. Adding mayonnaise ensures that the sushi doesn’t harden and stick together when refrigerated, making it a wonderfully convenient dish.
Ingredients
- 120g small dried anchovies
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 8 square aburaage (fried tofu pouches)
- 1 Tbsp chopped chives (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the small dried anchovies. Heat a dry pan over medium heat, add the anchovies without any oil, and stir continuously to prevent burning. This process removes any fishy odor and enhances their nutty flavor.
Step 2
Once the anchovies are lightly golden and toasted, turn off the heat. Using the residual heat of the pan, add the mayonnaise and honey, and mix well until everything is evenly coated. The mayonnaise will coat the anchovies, preventing them from sticking together when mixed with rice, and the honey adds a subtle sweetness.
Step 3
This stir-fried anchovy mixture can be used immediately for the inari sushi, or it can be stored as a side dish. Once completely cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days of delicious enjoyment.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the inari sushi. Prepare the square aburaage pouches. Take out the sushi vinegar seasoning and other sachets that come with the packaging, and get ready to prepare the rice. Gently open the aburaage pouches so they can be filled with rice.
Step 5
In warm cooked rice, add the sushi seasoning and mix thoroughly to create seasoned sushi rice. It’s best to fill about 2/3 of the square aburaage pouch with the rice. Filling it too full might make it difficult to top with the stir-fried anchovies later.
Step 6
Top the prepared inari sushi with the anchovy mixture you made earlier. Gently press the anchovies onto the rice to help them spread evenly for a more appealing presentation.
Step 7
Finally, garnish with the chopped chives for a pop of color and added flavor, completing your delicious anchovy inari sushi! If you have leftover aburaage, you can also form the anchovy mixture into rice balls, creating wonderful anchovy rice balls. Enjoy your meal!
