Mentaiko Ochazuke (Rice with Green Tea and Spicy Cod Roe) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Japanese rice dish pairs the salty, pleasantly grainy texture of mentaiko with warm green tea poured over the top.
This Japanese rice dish pairs the salty, pleasantly grainy texture of mentaiko with warm green tea poured over the top. It is a lovely choice when you want a light meal or something simple for a late dinner.
Japanese · 7 minutes to cook
Tips: If the mentaiko tastes too salty, use less and add a little more green tea to balance the seasoning.
Tips: Steep the green tea with water that has cooled slightly after boiling to reduce bitterness.
Tips: Lightly grilling the mentaiko first adds a nutty aroma and gives the roe a satisfying pop.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cooked white rice — 210 g
- Salted pollock roe — 35 g
- Water — 180 ml
- Green tea leaves — 2 g
- Roasted seaweed — 1 g
- Green onion — 5 g
- Sesame seeds — 2 g