Japanese Ochazuke Rice Bowl with Roasted Fennel
A simple and comforting Japanese-inspired rice bowl recipe featuring roasted fennel and topped with intensely flavorful ochazuke.
Ingredients
- β1 cup Japanese short-grain rice
- β1 large bulb fennelroasted
- β2 tablespoons ochazuke
- β1 tablespoon soy sauce
- β1 teaspoon sesame oil
- βto taste salt
- β1/4 cup green onionschopped
- β1/4 cup pickled gingerchopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet.
- 3
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and season with salt. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- 4
Cook the Japanese short-grain rice according to package instructions.
- 5
In a small saucepan, heat the ochazuke over low heat.
- 6
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, roasted fennel, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- 7
Pour the ochazuke over the rice mixture and toss to combine.
- 8
Garnish with chopped green onions and pickled ginger.
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy.