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Green Tea Rice
This recipe is a simple Japanese rice dish doused in a savory green tea, which is totally refreshing, hearty, and filling on warm summer days.
This recipe is healthy, low in calories and so easy to make at home.
In Japanese recipes, this dish is called ochazuke.
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How to Make Green Tea Rice?
This is a simple rice dish made by pouring savory hot green tea over steamed rice. It’s a great way to use leftover rice.
Other than green tea, you might add some Japanese dashi to the rice to jazz up the flavor.
For me, a simple, plain, green tea rice is all I need for a light lunch meal.
What Kind of Green Tea to Use?
For the green tea, you can use any green tea leaves to make the green tea.
The best green tea leaves are called Shincha, which means the year’s very first harvest of green tea.
Shincha is celebrated for its fresh and lively flavor, naturally sweet finish and smooth umami character, which is the best and premium quality green tea.
Benefits and Nutrition of Green Tea
Fresh Shincha leaves are distinct from latter-harvested green tea, with a subtle sweetness attributed to a higher content of the amino acid L-theanine and a lower caffeine content.
The rich and vividly green tea leaves are not only fragrant and fresh in taste, but higher in Vitamin C and catechin antioxidants than regular green tea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Matcha?
I don’t recommend using powdered green tea or matcha green tea to make this recipe.
Can I Use Brown Rice?
Yes, you sure can. Brown rice will make this recipe loaded with more fiber and healthier.
How Many Calories per Serving?
This recipe is only 124 calories per serving.
What to Serve with This Recipe?
Serve this dish with other Japanese dishes. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Green Tea Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked steamed rice (such as jasmine or short-grain sushi)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons green tea leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Some thinly sliced scallions
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted white and black sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, bring the water to a a simmer, add the green tea leaves and salt and turn off the heat. Set aside for 10 minutes. Drain and filter the tea. Discard the green leaves.
- Get a large shallow bowl, put the steamed rice, and add the scallions and sesame seeds on top of the rice. Pour the green tea over the rice and serve immediately.
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