World Flavors Cookbook

Chazuke (Rice with Tea)

A simple and comforting Japanese dish made by pouring hot green tea or dashi over cooked rice, often topped with savory items.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 1 bowl hot cooked rice
• Hot green tea (sencha or genmaicha) or dashi
• Toppings: flaked grilled salmon, umeboshi (pickled plum), nori strips, wasabi, toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Place hot rice in a bowl.
2. Arrange your choice of toppings on top.
3. Gently pour hot tea or dashi over the rice until it is about halfway submerged.
4. Add a dab of wasabi and serve immediately.