Ochazuke with smoked eel

If you’re looking for a simple but cosy dish, ochazuke is a great choice. It’s a one-bowl dish that combines steamed rice with a variety of savoury ingredients and a green tea infusion.

This dish is very versatile – you can use leftover rice, hot or even iced tea. A perfect dish for any time of the year!

created by @hangrywifey –

Ingredients

Rice

1 cup Japanese short grain rice

1 1/3 cup water

1/2 tbsp dashi powder

1 teaspoon mirin

1/2 teaspoon salt

Green tea

2 teaspoons Japanese green tea leaves

1 cup hot water

Smoked fish - salmon, tuna, eel, cod | Gourmet delicacy | Hardy

Assembly

Hardy Smoked Masterpieces Smoked Eel (sliced)
2 tbsp edamame (cooked)
1-2 tbsp furikake
a handful of scallions (thinly sliced)
Bonito flakes
Japanese pickled ginger
wasabi (optional, for taste)

Preparation

Rice

Rinse the rice and rinse it several times until the water is clear.

Put the rice in a pot with a lid (or rice cooker). Add water and all the spices. Cover with a lid and cook on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the rice is fully cooked. Set aside.