Sushi Bombs

Last year, Sushi Bombs took over social media and it’s easy to understand why. These cute, bite-sized sushi pockets check all the boxes: creamy, savory, customizable, and ridiculously photogenic. Every scroll seemed to feature someone squeezing spicy salmon or tuna into tofu pouches, and suddenly everyone wanted to try them at home. But here’s the thing, even though they started as a trend, Inari Sushi Bombs aren’t going anywhere. They endure because they’re just that good: easy to assemble, endlessly versatile, and satisfying in every bite. They are literally, da bomb.

The base is simple: seasoned fried tofu pockets (inari age), stuffed with sushi rice and topped with flavorful fillings. What makes them special is the endless variety you can pack into them: from salmon and spicy tuna to leftovers like bulgogi, which turned out to be one of my own favorite twists. They’re not just a snack, they’re the ultimate party food that feels both fancy and fun.

Ingredients

12 Inari Seasoned Fried Bean Curd Pockets (available at Asian markets)

For the Sushi Rice:

2–3 cups cooked sushi rice

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

Pinch of salt

Furikake for seasoning (I used @ponofoodsco Furikake — check the link in my bio)

For the Salmon Filling:

1/3 lb salmon, cubed

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp mirin

1 tsp sesame oil

Sliced green onion

For the Spicy Tuna Filling:

1/3 lb tuna, cubed

2–3 tbsp Japanese mayo

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2 tsp Sriracha

Optional Add-On: Leftover bulgogi, chopped into small bites1.

1. Mix the cooked sushi rice with rice wine vinegar, salt, and furikake. Set aside to cool slightly.

2. Salmon: Toss salmon cubes with soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and green onion. Spicy Tuna: Mix tuna cubes with Japanese mayo, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Sriracha. Bulgogi: Chop into small, bite-sized pieces for easy stuffing.

3. Carefully open each inari pocket. Add a small scoop of seasoned sushi rice. Top with your chosen filling (salmon, bulgogi, or spicy tuna).

4. Sprinkle extra furikake, sesame seeds, or green onion on top. Serve immediately as a snack, appetizer, or party food.

FYI: Inari sushi is a local island favorite known in Hawaii as Cone Sushi