Japanese Matcha Green Tea Rice - Ochazuke
The Japanese term ochazuke means "submerged". The leftover grains are soaked in herbal green tea. Soy sauce is added to transform the tea into a savory broth. Its flavor is mildly bitter, but is a popular choice for breakfast and lunch. You can't go wrong with this traditional dish. It's easy to make and a healthy meal. You won't even need a stove!
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 151kcal
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Ingredients
- Some thinly sliced scallions
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green tea leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup steamed rice
Instructions
- Take the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Insert the tea leaves and salt and remove them from the oven.
- Allow 10 minutes to pass.
- The tea should be drained and filtered. Remove the green leaves and toss them out. Place the steamed rice in a big shallow bowl.
- Cover with the scallions and sesame seeds. Instantly pour the tea over and eat.
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Notes
Japanese Green Tea Rice is a type of rice steeped in green tea. It can be served on its own or served with toppings such as toasted nori, crumbled rice crackers, wasabi, and bonito flakes. This popular tea is also brewed in a brewing machine and sold by the ounce. In Japan, the word ochazuke means "brown rice." This is one of the reasons it is so popular in the United States. It's a delicious and nutritious breakfast or nourishing lunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 3mg
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