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Easy Ochazuke

If you’re craving a light, soothing Japanese meal, ochazuke is the perfect choice. This traditional dish features steaming hot rice topped with fresh fish, then drenched in a fragrant green tea and dashi broth. The result is a comforting, flavorful bowl that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • Sea bream or salmon fillets
  • Green tea bags
  • 1 tsp dashi powder
  • Cooked rice enough for 2 servings
  • Seaweed flakes
  • Crushed sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions

Instructions

  • Cook your rice as usual and set aside. Fresh, slightly warm rice works best for this comforting dish.
  • Combine 1 cup of hotwater per serving with 1 green tea bag.
  • Stir in 1 tsp of dashi per serving.
  • Pat the sea bream or salmon dry.
  • Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • If using thin fillets, pan-fry skin-side down for 3 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until just cooked through.
  • Place rice in bowls.
  • Top with the cooked fish.
  • Pour the warm green tea and dashi broth over the rice and fish.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions, seaweed flakes, and a sprinkle of crushed sesame seeds.