Garnished Rice With Green Tea Ocha Zuke

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A really interesting use for green tea and a great way to use up leftovers. A classic light meal or snack in japan. Typically, this is accompanied by an assortment of bright, crisp pickles (not the american kind!)! . From at home with japanese cooking" by elizabeth andoh."

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Steps

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Divide the rice into 4 deep bowls.

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Dry roast the sesame seeds by stirring them over medium heat in a skillet until golden.

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You may want to crush them slightly with a mortar once toasted , but this is not completely necessary.

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Dry roast the nori by waving it back and forth over direct medium heat for about 1 minute fold and tear the sheet into 20 small rectangles and place 5 rectangles in each bowl.

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Add chunks of chicken or salmon if desired.

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Garnish each portion with corriander and wasabi or ginger.

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Pour 1 / 2 cup tea over each bowl and serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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cooked rice, sesame seeds, nori, chicken breasts, coriander, wasabi, green tea