Katsuobushi Chazuke

Katsuobushi Chazuke is a comforting Japanese rice dish featuring umami-rich bonito flakes, perfect for a nutritious and satisfying Paleo dinner. This dish combines simple ingredients for a quick yet delicious meal that is both hearty and wholesome.

Ingredients

• Cooked white rice - 200 grams
• Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) - 30 grams
• Green onions (scallions), chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Seaweed (nori), torn into strips - 1 sheet
• Sesame seeds, toasted - 1 tablespoon
• Paleo-friendly soy sauce or coconut aminos - 2 tablespoons
• Water or homemade bone broth - 500 milliliters
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a saucepan, bring the water or bone broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add the cooked white rice to the saucepan and gently stir to heat through.
3. Once the rice is heated, pour in the soy sauce or coconut aminos and mix well.
4. Ladle the rice and broth mixture into bowls.
5. Top each bowl with Katsuobushi, chopped green onions, torn nori, and toasted sesame seeds.
6. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from bonito flakes, promoting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame seeds, supporting heart health.

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