Chazuke facts for kids
Chazuke with tea, topped with salmon and nori
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| Alternative names | ochazuke, cha-cha gohan, bubuzuke |
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| Place of origin | Japan |
| Main ingredients | rice, green tea or dashi |
| Variations | instant ochazuke |
Chazuke (pronounced cha-zoo-keh) or ochazuke is a simple and yummy Japanese dish. It's made by pouring hot green tea, a special broth called dashi, or just hot water over cooked rice. This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also super easy and quick to make, perfect for a snack or light meal! In the city of Kyoto, people sometimes call this dish bubuzuke. Since the 1970s, you can even buy "instant ochazuke" packets. These packets have freeze-dried toppings and seasonings, making it even easier to prepare.
What makes chazuke extra tasty are the toppings! People love to add different things to their bowl. Some popular toppings include Japanese pickles (called tsukemono), sour pickled plums (umeboshi), and dried seaweed (nori). You might also find furikake (a mix of dried seasonings), sesame seeds, or salted fish roe like tarako and mentaiko. Other yummy additions are salted salmon, pickled seafood (shiokara), fresh green onions (scallions), and a little bit of spicy wasabi.
A Look Back in Time
Chazuke has been around for a long time in Japan! This dish first became popular during the Heian period. Back then, people usually poured plain water over their rice. Later, starting in the Edo period, using tea instead of water became very common. This is how the dish got its name, as "cha" means tea in Japanese.
See also
In Spanish: Ochazuke para niños
