Simple and Spicy Crab Stick Inari Sushi Recipe
Easy Crab Stick Inari Sushi for Lunchboxes: A Recommended Recipe
Introducing a special recipe to enjoy refreshing and sweet Inari sushi topped with crispy crab stick mayo. Topping Inari sushi with various ingredients is trendy these days. This recipe, featuring the simplest yet most delicious crab stick topping, is perfect for lunchboxes. The addition of spicy Cheongyang peppers cuts through richness and enhances the umami, making it even more delightful.
Main Ingredients- Store-bought Inari sushi kit for 2 servings
- Crab sticks (imitation crab meat) 5 pieces
- Cucumber 1/2
- Cheongyang peppers 2
- Cooked rice 2 bowls (approx. 400g)
Crab Stick Mayo Topping Seasoning- Mayonnaise 3 Tbsp
- Mustard 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Salt 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Mayonnaise 3 Tbsp
- Mustard 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Salt 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly julienne half a cucumber. Place the julienned cucumber in a small bowl, add 1 Tbsp of vinegar and 1/2 tsp of salt, toss gently, and let it sit for about 5 minutes. This process draws out excess moisture, ensuring a crispier texture.
Step 2
Squeeze out any excess water from the julienned cucumber. Finely mince 2 Cheongyang peppers, removing the seeds. In a larger bowl, combine the shredded crab sticks, the squeezed cucumber, and the minced Cheongyang peppers. Add 3 Tbsp of mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp of mustard, 1/2 Tbsp of sugar, a pinch of black pepper, and chopped parsley (if using). Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
Step 3
Prepare the sushi rice by combining the cooked rice with the seasoning packet from the Inari sushi kit in a bowl. Gently mix using a spatula, being careful not to mash the rice grains. Once mixed, form the sushi rice into bite-sized portions, either by rolling them into balls or by carefully stuffing them into the fried tofu pouches.
Step 4
Generously top the prepared Inari sushi with the spicy crab stick mayo mixture for a simple yet elegant presentation. Your delicious Spicy Crab Stick Inari Sushi is now ready! For an extra touch, you can garnish with shredded seaweed (gim) or sesame seeds. It’s best enjoyed immediately.
