Yamato no Chagayu (Roasted tea rice porridge)
A beloved local dish of Nara
About Yamato no Chagayu (Roasted tea rice porridge)
Yamato no Chagayu is a local dish beloved in Nara, where it is known as “okaisan.” It is simply made by steeping hojicha in boiling water in a small cotton bag, then adding rice and cooking it in the tea. The porridge is light and not sticky, with the fragrant aroma of roasted tea. It is enjoyed with accompaniments such as Nara pickles.
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