Yuzu Hijiki Natto Ochazuke Rice
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Make the most of the saltiness in hijiki with this delicious ochazuke rice. You’ll want to have multiple bowls, and it’s great as a light meal after drinking!
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Ingredients:
- Young Hijiki (before desalting/reconstituting): 30g / 3g
- Hikiwari Natto: 1 pack
- White Rice: 1 bowl
- Green Tea (brewed lightly): as needed
- A (Wasabi, Green Onions, Soy Sauce): to taste
How to:
- Rinse the young hijiki a couple of times, then soak in water for about 5 minutes to desalt it after rinsing off the salt. For Dried Hijiki, soak it in water for 6 minutes.
- Mix the hikiwari natto with your preferred amount of ingredients from A.
- Place the hot rice in a bowl, then top it with natto and hijiki. Pour the green tea over the top and enjoy.
The texture of the young hijiki adds a perfect accent to this ochazuke, and the yuzu aroma makes it even more delicious and addictive. For a spicier version, try adding gochujang or kimchi!