Colorful & Wholesome Inarizushi with Fresh Vegetables
Simple and Delicious Recipe for Vegetable Inarizushi
Create vibrant and flavorful inarizushi packed with colorful vegetables, perfect for a bento box or a quick, satisfying meal at home. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for beginners and guarantees a delicious result that everyone will love.
Main Ingredients- Inarizushi Kit (14 seasoned tofu pouches)
- 1/3 Carrot
- 1/4 Zucchini
- A small amount of Green Onion
- A small amount of Broccoli
- 2 Eggs
- 2 bowls of Cooked Rice
- A little Cooking Oil
- A pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- A drizzle of Perilla Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make delicious inarizushi using a Pulmuone inarizushi kit, adding colorful vegetables like green onions, carrots, zucchini, and broccoli for a beautiful appearance and great taste. It’s also a perfect addition to a kids’ lunchbox!
Step 2
Wash the carrots and zucchini, peel them, and then use a mandoline slicer or a knife to julienne them as finely as possible. Cutting them thinly will ensure they cook down nicely and become tender.
Step 3
To create a fragrant green onion oil, finely mince the green onions. Using both the white and green parts will infuse the oil with a wonderful aroma and subtle sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor of the inarizushi.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the minced green onions and sauté slowly until they turn golden brown and fragrant. This process, known as making ‘pa-gi-reum’ (green onion oil), will extract the natural sweetness from the onions.
Step 5
Once the green onions are fragrant and have released their oil, add the julienned carrots to the pan. Sautéing carrots in oil not only makes them more delicious but also increases the absorption of beta-carotene, their key nutrient. Cook until the carrots are slightly tender.
Step 6
Next, add the julienned zucchini to the pan and stir-fry with the green onions and carrots. The medley of colors from the vegetables will make the inarizushi visually appealing and add a delightful texture contrast. Avoid overcooking; aim for a slightly crisp texture.
Step 7
Finally, add the blanched broccoli florets. Since the broccoli is already cooked, gently toss it with the other vegetables just to combine and warm through. This step brightens the colors and adds a nutritional boost. Once everything is well mixed, remove from heat.
Step 8
Crack two eggs into a bowl and whisk them thoroughly until the yolks and whites are fully combined. You don’t need to add any salt at this stage.
Step 9
Wipe the pan clean or use a separate non-stick pan. Pour the whisked eggs into the heated pan and scramble them until just cooked. Once the eggs are almost set, add the sautéed vegetables to the pan and gently mix everything together. Be careful not to overcook the eggs, keeping them moist and tender.
Step 10
The inarizushi kit typically includes seasoned tofu pouches, a sushi vinegar mix, and a topping of sesame seeds and dried vegetables. On days when you’re short on side dishes or feeling unmotivated to cook, the kit’s contents alone can create a dish children will adore. Today, we’ll use just 14 of the tofu pouches from the kit and skip the provided sushi vinegar mix, opting instead for a touch of perilla oil for flavor. The tofu pouches are already seasoned, so the rice doesn’t need additional seasoning. Feel free to use the sushi vinegar mix if you prefer!
Step 11
In a bowl with the two cups of cooked rice, add the sautéed vegetable and egg mixture. For an extra nutty aroma, sprinkle in some toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of perilla oil (or sesame oil). Gently fluff the rice with a spatula to prevent clumping and mix everything evenly. (Technically, without sushi vinegar, it’s not true sushi rice, but the taste is fantastic!)
Step 12
Now it’s time to fill the tofu pouches. Hold one seasoned tofu pouch open in one hand. With a spoon in your other hand, scoop a portion of the rice mixture and gently press it into the pouch. Make sure to fill it firmly so the rice doesn’t fall out. Your delicious inarizushi is now complete!
Step 13
Enjoy your beautifully crafted, vegetable-filled inarizushi! The children enjoyed it for breakfast and as a special lunchbox treat for a day out. This simple yet nutritious inarizushi is a wonderful way to make any meal special.
