Pasta & rice
Ochazuke
A bowl of hot rice topped with fragrant hot green tea and small salty garnishes. It is a light, comforting meal, very popular in Japan at the end of a meal or as a quick snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garnitures
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Make a strong green tea by steeping 2 teaspoons of sencha in 500 ml of water at 80 °C for 2 minutes, then strain.
- Divide the hot rice between two bowls.
- Arrange the toppings in the centre of the rice: salmon, mashed umeboshi or another salty condiment.
- Add the nori strips and sesame seeds over the rice.
- Pour the hot green tea around the rice until it is covered, then eat immediately.
Variations and tips
Simple version. Keep only the rice, nori, sesame and a pinch of salt for a minimal ochazuke.
With what you can find here. Replace the umeboshi with finely chopped, lightly salted gherkins.
More ideas
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Original Ecomely recipe.