Garnished Rice with Green Tea Ocha Zuke
Elevate your rice game with this comforting and aromatic recipe for Garnished Rice with Green Tea Ocha Zuke. This classic Japanese dish combines fluffy short-grain rice with the earthy infusion of freshly brewed green tea, creating a simple yet elegant harmony of flavors. Topped with savory soy sauce, shredded nori, toasted sesame seeds, delicate bonito flakes, and the tangy kick of pickled plum (umeboshi), each bite is a delightful balance of umami and freshness. Sliced scallions add a pop of color and crunch, while a dollop of wasabi offers optional heat for adventurous palates. Perfect for a quick lunch or soothing dinner, this dish is as visually stunning as it is nourishing. Discover the art of tea-infused rice and experience this timeless Japanese comfort food in under 30 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain white rice
- 2 teaspoons green tea (sencha or matcha-infused tea leaves)
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed sheets), shredded
- 2 stalks scallions, finely sliced
- 1 piece pickled plum (umeboshi)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons bonito flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon wasabi (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice using your preferred method (rice cooker or stovetop) with 1 1/4 cups of water.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the green tea. Bring 2 cups of water to just below boiling (about 175°F or 80°C) and steep 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves for 2-3 minutes. Strain the tea and set it aside.
Once the rice is cooked, divide it equally into two serving bowls.
Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce over each portion of rice and gently stir to combine.
Top each bowl of rice with shredded nori, sliced scallions, 1/2 pickled plum, 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds, and 1 tablespoon of bonito flakes.
Optionally, add a small dollop of wasabi to each bowl for an extra kick of flavor.
Pour the warm green tea gently over the garnished rice, just enough to soak the rice without making it overly soupy.
Serve immediately and enjoy this simple yet flavorful dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 956 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
