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Chagayu — traditional dish from Nara, Japan
Breakfast Vegan

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Nutritional Values

🔥150kcal
💪2gProtein
🌾34gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Chagayu

How to order / say it
Say it 茶粥 — [chah-gah-yoo]
Order Could I have Chagayu, please?
Locally 茶粥をお願いします。
Say locally

A comforting Nara porridge of rice cooked in tea.

Why try it?

Chagayu connects to Nara's monastic traditions as a soothing breakfast dish, symbolizing simplicity and nourishment.

How it tastes

The porridge is light and subtly flavored, infused with a delicate tea aroma, offering a warm and comforting experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 710

Chagayu dates back to the Nara period as a staple among monks and commoners, known for its simplicity and ease. Over centuries, it became a cherished comfort food harmonizing with Nara’s spiritual heritage.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g rice
  • 🌿 500 ml Yamato tea
  • 1 liter water
  • 🧂 2 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Rinse rice and soak in water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 In a pot, combine tea, water, and rice.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, then simmer until rice is tender.
  4. 4 Season with a pinch of salt.
  5. 5 Serve hot, directly from the pot.

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