Sugar-Free Inari Sushi
Discover the perfect guilt-free twist on a Japanese classic with this delightful recipe for Sugar-Free Inari Sushi! Featuring tender inari tofu pouches stuffed with perfectly seasoned short-grain sushi rice, this dish skips traditional sweeteners and embraces a blend of stevia, rice vinegar, and salt for a lighter yet equally flavorful experience. The sugar-free mirin and soy sauce glaze add depth, making each bite irresistibly savory. Quick, simple, and ready in under 40 minutes, this low-calorie sushi option is ideal for those seeking a healthier alternative without sacrificing authenticity. Serve it fresh or enjoy it chilled—it's a versatile, crowd-pleasing delight perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or light dinners. Keywords: sugar-free sushi, inari sushi recipe, healthy sushi alternative, low-calorie sushi.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Inari tofu pouches
- 1.5 cups Short-grain sushi rice
- 2 cups Water
- 4 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Stevia
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Mirin (sugar-free)
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and let it sit covered for another 10 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and let it cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix together rice vinegar, stevia, and salt until properly combined. Pour this mixture over the slightly warm rice, and gently fold with a spatula to ensure even coating and to cool the rice further.
Prepare the inari tofu pouches by gently squeezing out excess liquid, being careful not to tear them.
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce and sugar-free mirin. Bring to a simmer over low heat, then remove from heat and let it cool. This is for additional flavor enhancement if desired.
Carefully open each inari pouch and fill with seasoned rice, roughly 2 tablespoons per pouch, pressing slightly to ensure it holds together well.
Arrange the filled inari sushi on a serving platter. Optionally, brush lightly with the soy sauce-mirin mixture for added flavor.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a few hours if preferred cool.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5929 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.9 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 718 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
