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Delicious Inari Age Recipe: Seasoned Fried Tofu Pouches

Inari Age (Seasoned Fried Tofu Pouch)

Inari Age, those delightful seasoned fried tofu pouches, are a perfect blend of sweet and savory that captures the essence of home cooking. They are incredibly easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a snack or a side dish!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Inari Age
  • 10 pieces inari age (fried tofu pouches) found in most Asian grocery stores
  • 1 cup dashi stock umami-rich broth
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce adds savory depth
  • 2 tbsp sugar balances saltiness
  • 1 tbsp mirin sweet rice wine
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • sesame seeds
  • chopped green onions
  • pickled ginger

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Start by combining the dashi stock, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and salt in a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Once the mixture is simmering, carefully add the inari age pouches to the saucepan.
  3. Step 3: Let the pouches simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, turning them occasionally to ensure they absorb all the delicious flavors.
  4. Step 4: After 10 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and allow the inari age to cool in the sauce for another 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Finally, serve the inari age warm or at room temperature, garnished with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or pickled ginger if desired.

Notes

To store your delicious inari age, place them in an airtight container with the sauce. They will last in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days.