Japanese Style Salmon Ochazuke

Indulge in the harmonious flavors of this traditional Japanese dish, featuring tender roasted salmon fillet served atop a bed of steaming rice, garnished with savory bonito flakes and aromatic Japanese rice seasoning. A delicate blend of green tea, mirin, and soy sauce is drizzled over the dish to elevate its exquisite taste.

Ingredients

Ingredients
2	cups cooked rice, white or brown
4	cups hot freshly brewed green tea
2	tablespoons mirin
2	tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
6	ounces salmon fillet
4	tablespoons bonito flakes or bottarga
2	tablespoons Japanese rice seasoning or combination of dried seaweed and sesame seeds

Instructions

• Preparation

  1. Roast the salmon in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper, until cooked to medium rare.
  2. Place the cooked rice in a serving bowl and top with the roasted salmon. Sprinkle the bonito flakes and Japanese rice seasoning over the dish. In a separate bowl, mix the hot green tea, mirin, and low sodium soy sauce, then pour over the salmon and rice.

Jul 26, 2024