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A bowl of Japanese tuna ochazuke featuring white rice submerged in a savory broth, topped with flaked tuna, shredded nori seaweed, sesame seeds, chopped chives, and carrots.

Tuna Ochazuke

This Tuna Ochazuke is a simple bowl made from basic ingredients. It combines rice, flaked tuna, green onions, carrots, sesame, nori, and hot tea. It is a light meal that is incredibly easy to put together when you want something warm and filling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 1
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • rice cooker or pot
  • small saucepan or kettle
  • serving bowls
  • chopsticks or spoon
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

For the base:

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • ½ cup tuna in water drained
  • ½ tsp dashi powder adjust to taste
  • 1 cup hot green tea
  • 1 tsp mirin
  • ½ tsp light soy sauce optional

For the toppings:

  • 1-2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • nori strips
  • sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp finely diced carrots optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil the water and steep. Bring about 1 cup of water to a boil. Pour the hot water over your tea bag or loose-leaf tea and let it steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove the tea.
  • Mix the broth. Stir the dashi powder, mirin, and soy sauce directly into the hot green tea until the powder completely dissolves.
  • Assemble the bowl. Put the cooked rice in your serving bowl. Flake the drained tuna with a fork and place it right on top of the rice.
  • Add the toppings. Arrange the finely diced carrots, green onions, sesame seeds, and nori strips on top of the bowl.
  • Pour and serve. Slowly pour the hot tea and dashi mix around the edges of the rice. Eat right away while it is hot.
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