🇯🇵 Japan · Food
Tai Chazuke
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇯🇵 JPAn elegant dish featuring delicate sea bream sashimi served over steaming rice with a hot savory broth. It is a perfect balance of raw texture and comforting warmth.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Thinly slice the sea bream fillet into bite-sized sashimi pieces.
- 2
Place the fish in a small bowl and marinate it in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for 10 minutes.
- 3
Prepare your serving bowls by placing 150g of hot steamed rice into the center of each.
- 4
Arrange the marinated fish slices evenly over the rice beds.
- 5
Top with finely shredded nori and finely chopped mitsuba or scallion for a fresh crunch.
- 6
Heat the dashi stock in a small saucepan until it is steaming but not at a rolling boil.
- 7
Place a small dollop of wasabi on the side of the bowl for the diner to stir in to taste.
- 8
Carefully pour the hot dashi over the rice and fish just before serving, watching the fish color turn opaque.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other fish?+
Yes, sea bass or yellowtail work beautifully if sea bream is unavailable.
Should the fish be cooked?+
The hot broth will slightly cure the fish, but it is traditionally served raw.
Is dashi essential?+
Dashi provides the umami base; using water or tea will result in a much flatter flavor.
What if I don't have mitsuba?+
Scallions are an excellent substitute that provide a similar aromatic bite.
