what is inari

Inari is a type of sushi that is popular in Japanese culture. It is made of sushi rice that is stuffed inside seasoned deep-fried tofu pockets called Inari age. Inari sushi is considered to be a very casual food and perfect for picnic lunches because it can be eaten right from your hands. Inari sushi is also known as Inarizushi in Japan. The dish is named after the Shinto god of fertility and agriculture, InariOkami. Inari is a popular figure in both Shinto and Buddhist beliefs in Japan, and more than one-third of the Shinto shrines in Japan are dedicated to Inari. Inari is also sometimes identified with other mythological figures. Inari sushi is easy to make at home and can be enjoyed as a snack or finger food.