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Salmon ochazuke(dashi and green tea over the rice). Beautiful and Healthy!

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Salmon Ochazuke

Cultural Context

Ochazuke is a traditional Japanese dish that transforms leftover rice into a comforting meal by pouring hot green tea over it. Often enjoyed as a late-night snack or a light meal, it showcases the simplicity and versatility of Japanese cuisine. Salmon ochazuke, in particular, highlights the rich flavors of grilled salmon, making it a popular choice for those seeking a quick yet satisfying dish. Today, variations abound, with ingredients ranging from pickled vegetables to different types of fish, reflecting personal preferences and seasonal availability.

JapaneseJPmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb salmon fillet
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups cooked rice
2 cups green tea
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon bubu ar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cup mituba (Japanese greens)

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

salmon fillet

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more economical.

green tea

🥗Healthier: herbal tea

💰Cheaper: black tea

Herbal tea offers caffeine-free options, and black tea is often less expensive.

1

Sprinkle salt over the salmon fillet and let it stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.

2

Cook the rice with a little less water than usual, or use leftover rice.

3

Grill the salmon fillet until cooked, turning it over halfway through.

4

Remove the skin from the salmon and flake it into bite-sized pieces using chopsticks.

5

Chop the stems of the mituba finely and keep them in the fridge, then chop the leaves.

6

Mix the chopped mituba leaves with the rice and salmon flakes.

7

Prepare the dashi by adding 10g of soy sauce to 500g of dashi and two pinches of salt, then heat it.

8

Once warm, add 3g of say mata (green tea) to the dashi and let it stand for 3 minutes.

9

Fluff the cooked rice and transfer it to a bowl, then add more salmon flakes and white sesame seeds, mixing well.

10

Arrange the rice in a bowl and top with salmon flakes, then pour the hot dashi over it.

11

Make onigiri (rice balls) with wet hands, applying pressure to avoid collapsing.

12

Grill the onigiri on low heat until crispy and golden, turning occasionally.

Cooking Techniques

grillingflakingpouring

Equipment Needed

grillpanbowlteapot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

ChazukeOchazuke
Local Name: 鮭お茶漬け

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