Ochazuke (Japanese Tea over Rice)
Ochazuke is a traditional and popular way to enjoy rice in Japan. The flavor and color of Japanese tea embody the essence of Japan, making it an appetizing dish.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 5.6 oz cooked Japanese white rice
- 2 tsp sencha tea leaves (green tea leaves) (Hojicha tea leaves (roasted green tea leaves) or genmaicha tea leaves (green tea leaves blended with brown rice) can be substituted.)
- ⅚ cup water
- ⅛ tsp salt
Toppings:
- 1 tsp bubu arare (tiny Japanese rice crackers)
- 1 tsp shredded nori seaweed
- ½ tsp wasabi paste
Instructions
- Put sencha tea leaves into a teapot. Bring water to a boil,then let it cool for a few minutes until it reaches 158-176℉ (70-80°C) before pouring it over the tea leaves. Cover the teapot and let it steep for about 1 minute (or according to the instructions on your tea package).
- Sprinkle salt over the rice in each bowl and pour enough tea to cover about ¾ of the rice. Then, add bubu arare, shredded nori seaweed, and wasabi to taste.
Notes
- This dish is not suitable for storage as the rice absorbs the dashi. Only make enough for immediate consumption.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal
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