Japanese Roasted Tea Rice Porridge
May 30, 2025 08:23 AM
Roasted tea rice porridge (chagayu) is a comforting and simple Japanese porridge with a subtle roasted, nutty aroma and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. During my travels in Japan, I had the chance to try this delicious congee which was introduced to me as a traditional dish in Nara and Kanazawa.
This porridge is easy to make at home as it is simply porridge cooked with steeped hojicha instead of plain water or stock. You can adjust the ratio of rice to liquid to achieve your desired consistency. We like it slightly thin but not watery.
In both Nara and Kanazawa, the porridge was very light in flavor and served with more flavorful sides, so don’t season it with a lot of salt. We use little to no salt when making it at home.
Ingredients:
- 3.5 oz uncooked Japanese short grain white rice (100g/scant ½ cup)
- 5-6 cups water (1.2-1.44l)
- 6 tablespoons hojicha tea leaves (12g)
- salt (optional, to taste)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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