Inarizushi (Sushi Rice Balls in Tofu Pouches)

pieces Fried Tofu Pouches cut in half (Aburaage)

About 1⅓ cups dashi (Japanese fish stock) or plain water

sugar

sake

mirin (Japanese sweet cooking wine)

soy sauce

sushi rice

Sushi Rice Recipe

sushi rice

water

Rice Vinegar (su meshi)

white vinegar

tblsp white sugar

salt

Rice

Wash the rice grains in cold water, drain, rinse and repeat until it becomes almost clear

Add the measured water and set aside for at least 20 minutes

Cook in a rice maker

Vinegar

Heat the vinegar, sugar and salt, mix until the sugar and the salt dissolves

Add the vinegar mixture slowly to the cooked rice and fan to cool it down

When mixing the rice, fold and slice the rice gently so its doesn't get squashed

Mix in 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds