Can I use other types of rice to make ochazuke?

Yes you absolutely can! The traditional recipe asks that you use short grain Japanese rice but feel free to use other types of rice such as brown rice or jasmine rice.

Yes, ochazuke is gluten-free so long as soy sauce isn't used. If you do like the taste of soy sauce I recommend using gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

Is ochazuke and chazuke the same thing?

Yes, they are the same thing. Chazuke is the shortened version of ochazuke.

Ochazuke - お茶漬け

Name: Ochazuke (Japanese Rice Tea Soup)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked, warm Japanese rice; 1 cup hot green tea; 1/4 pound salmon fillet, or 1 Japanese pickled plum (umeboshi); 2 teaspoons shredded nori (seaweed); 1 teaspoon bubu arare (baked rice cracker balls) or crumbled Japanese rice crackers; 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons shungiku, mitsuba, or cilantro, chopped; wasabi (optional); Soy sauce (optional)

Description

Ochazuke is an iconic Japanese rice soup made with tea and various toppings. It’s very easy to make and tastes delicious!

Ingredients

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3/4 cup cooked, warm Japanese rice
1 cup hot green tea
1/4 pound salmon fillet, or 1 Japanese pickled plum (umeboshi)
2 teaspoons shredded nori (seaweed)
1 teaspoon bubu arare (baked rice cracker balls) or crumbled Japanese rice crackers
1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons shungiku, mitsuba, or cilantro, chopped
wasabi (optional)
Soy sauce (optional)

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Instructions

Season the salmon: Sprinkle salt on both sides of the salmon filet and transfer to a cooking tray covered with parchment paper.
Broil the salmon: Turn the oven to broil and move the oven rack to the highest position. Broil the salmon for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through. Use a fork or chopsticks to break the salmon into small flakes.
Add tea to the rice: Put the rice in a bowl and pour enough green tea to cover 3/4 of the rice.
Top and serve: Add all the toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

For dashi based ochazuke, use 1 cup of dashi instead of green tea and stir in a dash of soy sauce and mirin (about 1/2 teaspoon each), and a sprinkle of salt. To learn how to make dashi at home, read this post.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 323
Sugar: 0.1g
Sodium: 46.3mg
Fat: 4.8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47.8g
Fiber: 0.7g
Protein: 20.9g
Cholesterol: 41.9mg