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Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
Source: Traditional
30 min3420 kcal
Dairy-free🌶️🌶️
Ochazuke (Rice with Tea)
Hot green tea or light broth poured over rice with savory toppings — a soothing, restorative bowl for the end of the day.
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Recipe by Japanese home kitchens · 🏠 Home cook
Japanese home-style / 日本の家庭料理 — Pouring liquid over rice dates in Japan to the Heian period; from the Edo period green tea became the favored choice for its aroma, and ochazuke grew into a quick, comforting meal for busy workers.
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⏱ 8 min🍽 1 servings🔥 250 kcal🇯🇵 Japan
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Steps
Mound the hot rice in a deep bowl and place the umeboshi in the center.
Scatter the nori and sesame over the top, adding a dab of wasabi if you like it sharp.
Brew the green tea fresh and hot, keeping it just under a rolling boil so it doesn't turn bitter.
Pour the tea gently around the edge of the bowl until it comes about halfway up the rice.
Season with a little salt or soy, and eat right away while the broth is hot and the nori still fragrant.
💡 Tips
- Green tea keeps it fully plant-based; a light dashi makes it rounder and more savory.
- It began as a thrifty way to enjoy leftover rice — any savory topping works.
- Grilled salmon flakes or seasoned cod roe make a classic non-vegetarian version.
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