Ochazuke, a traditional Japanese dish, offers a blend of hot green tea poured over rice and savoury toppings. This is the Nagatanien Ochazuke Nori.
Each package contained 8 sachets
Each sachet contained flavoured granules containing a blend of salt, rice crackers, sugar, MSG, dried seaweed, green tea powder and kelp powder.
Preparation of the ochazuke involved placing 100 g of cooked rice into a bowl, adding a packet of the seasoning, and then pouring 150 ml of boiling water.
The prepared dish emitted a savory umami aroma reminiscent of genmaicha, while its taste carried a rich, savory umami flavour that was accentuated by the seaweed. The texture of the dish was made even more satisfying with the gentle crunch of the crispy rice crackers. Despite its nuanced complexity, the green tea flavour remained pleasantly understated, allowing the other elements to shine. This created a sense of comfort and warmth that satisfied the palate. The overall experience of the ochazuke seasoning was both moreish and gratifying, offering a remarkable fusion of tastes and textures.
This Nagatanien Ochazuke Nori contained 32 g (6 g x 8 packets). It was produced in Japan and purchased in Tōkyō, Japan in 2023.