Ingredients
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1 cup cooked short-grain Japanese rice (preferably leftover or day-old) short-grain japanese rice1 cup cooked short-grain Japanese rice (preferably leftover or day-old)
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1 cup hot brewed sencha or genmaicha green tea genmaicha green tea1 cup hot brewed sencha or genmaicha green tea
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1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced shiitake mushrooms1/2 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
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1/4 cup finely diced carrot carrot1/4 cup finely diced carrot
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1 scallion, thinly sliced scallion1 scallion, thinly sliced
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1 sheet toasted nori, crumbled toasted nori1 sheet toasted nori, crumbled
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1 tbsp pickled ginger, thinly sliced pickled ginger1 tbsp pickled ginger, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp shelled edamame (optional) shelled edamame1 tbsp shelled edamame (optional)
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1 tsp toasted sesame seeds toasted sesame seeds1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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1 tsp tamari or coconut aminos coconut aminos1 tsp tamari or coconut aminos
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1/2 tsp grated fresh wasabi or prepared wasabi paste (optional) fresh wasabi1/2 tsp grated fresh wasabi or prepared wasabi paste (optional)
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Sea salt, to taste sea saltSea salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste black pepperBlack pepper, to taste
Directions
Assemble the toppings over the rice, pour hot green tea to create a comforting broth, and enjoy immediately for a nourishing, Japanese-inspired breakfast. Chazuke is highly customizable—use any leftover vegetables or rice, and adjust toppings to your preference. For added protein, include more edamame or top with silken tofu.
Steps
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Prepare the green tea by steeping sencha or genmaicha in hot water according to package instructions. |
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Heat a small nonstick pan over medium heat. Sauté the sliced shiitake mushrooms and diced carrot with a splash of water until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. |
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Warm the cooked rice if using leftovers. Place rice in a serving bowl and fluff gently. |
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Arrange the sautéed mushrooms, carrot, edamame (if using), scallion, pickled ginger, and crumbled nori over the rice. |
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Drizzle with tamari or coconut aminos and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. |
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Pour the hot green tea gently over the assembled bowl. |
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Top with a small dollop of fresh wasabi, if desired. Serve immediately. |
