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Delightful Ochazuke Recipe: Cozy Green Tea Over Rice

Ochazuke: A Cozy Bowl of Green Tea Over Rice

There’s something so comforting about a warm bowl of Ochazuke, a delightful Japanese dish that combines rice and green tea. Imagine sitting in your kitchen, the aroma of green tea wafting through the air, as you prepare this simple yet heartwarming meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice Any type of rice works, but short-grain rice is traditional.
  • 2 cups green tea hot
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce This adds a savory depth to the dish.
  • 1 tsp mirin optional
  • 1 tbsp pickled plum (umeboshi) chopped
  • 1 sheet nori (seaweed) cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Start by placing the cooked rice in a cozy bowl.
  2. Step 2: In a separate pot, heat the green tea until it’s hot but not boiling.
  3. Step 3: Add soy sauce and mirin to the hot green tea, stirring to combine.
  4. Step 4: Pour the tea mixture over the rice in your bowl.
  5. Step 5: Top with chopped pickled plum, nori strips, and green onions.
  6. Step 6: Add any additional desired toppings, such as grilled fish or sesame seeds.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately and enjoy your warm bowl of Ochazuke!

Notes

If you have leftovers, store the rice separately from the green tea mixture. The rice can last in the fridge for about 3 days, while the tea is best enjoyed fresh.