Sushi Rice Packed in a Golden Tofu Bag

This more than 150-year-old sushi still remains very popular today in Japan as a casual snack, quick lunch, or picnic fare. Inari-zushi is sushi rice stuffed into a sweet-simmered tofu bag. It is delicious because the simmered tofu bag imparts its rich flavor to the sushi rice—a perfect combination of tart rice and sweet fried tofu. My students who have learned to make these home-style sushi adore them.

Once you have made a large batch of sweet-simmered tofu bags,