Eating My Skincare · Episode 14
Japanese Ochazuke
When dinner is also your skincare, this is the easiest comfort food for glowing skin, a Japanese ochazuke that comes together in about 15 minutes.
Genmaicha is the key ingredient here. Pouring the brewed tea directly over the rice and salmon is what makes ochazuke feel so different from a regular rice bowl, warm, savory, and a little toasty.
You can also find ochazuke packets at Japanese grocery stores if you want to save time or use fewer ingredients.
Salmon
Omega-3 fatty acids
Supports your skin barrier and helps retain moisture, a repeat ingredient across this series for good reason.
Genmaicha (green tea)
Catechins
Green tea is rich in catechins, antioxidants that help protect skin from everyday damage.
Nori
Minerals
Seaweed brings iodine and other minerals that support overall skin health.
What you'll need
The bowl (serves 1)
How to make it
Cook the salmon
Pan-fry the salmon until cooked through, then flake into pieces.
Brew the tea
Brew the genmaicha with hot water for a few minutes.
Assemble the bowl
Add rice to a bowl, then top with flaked salmon, nori, and bubu arare.
Pour and garnish
Pour the brewed genmaicha over the bowl and garnish with green onions or shiso.
Serve
Serve with pickles on the side.
