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Salmon Ochazuke

A comforting Japanese dish combining tender salmon, fluffy rice, and savory green tea.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 2 cups green tea hot
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon nori seaweed strips
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Rice cooker or pot for rice
  • Skillet
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
  2. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add sesame oil.
  3. Cook the salmon skin-side down for about 4 minutes.
  4. Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. Drizzle the salmon with soy sauce while it cooks.
  6. In serving bowls, place a scoop of cooked rice.
  7. Place one salmon fillet on each bowl of rice.
  8. Pour hot green tea over the salmon and rice.
  9. Top with sliced green onions and nori strips.

Notes

This dish is great for using up leftover rice and can be customized with your favorite toppings.