Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsUchi HoustonCrispy Tofu Recipe

Crispy Tofu Recipe

Inspired by Uchi Houston
Time45m
Serves4

inari, avocado, red kosho

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Ingredients

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Tofu Preparation

Inari

Garnish

Method

Tofu Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tofu

    Drain the tofu and press to remove excess moisture. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

  2. 2

    Coat the Tofu

    Dredge the tofu cubes in cornstarch until well coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Tofu

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the tofu cubes until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Inari Preparation

  1. 4

    Cook the Sushi Rice

    Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions.

  2. 5

    Season the Rice

    In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Once the rice is cooked, gently fold in the vinegar mixture.

  3. 6

    Assemble Inari

    Carefully stuff each inari wrapper with the seasoned sushi rice.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Prepare the Garnish

    Slice the avocado into thin slices.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve crispy tofu on top of the inari sushi, garnished with avocado slices and a drizzle of red kosho.

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