Genmai-chazuke (Japanese Steeped Rice)

NICOLEYONG93
x
NIKO NEKO

As an interactive multimedia designer, Nicole's keen eye for visuals is translated into baking, one of her recent pastime pursuits that she picked up during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Since the reignition of her passion in baking and a bread-lover herself, she started to create her own recipes such as breads, desserts and drinks. Her recipes a must-try for anyone who wants to learn, as they are simple, down-to-earth and achieves that deliciously eye-catching result.

"What makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo."

Nicole / @nicoleyong93

Instagram: nicoleyong93

INTERVIEW WITH @nicoleyong93

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with this recipe? Why did you choose Matcha / Houjicha / Genmaicha for this recipe?

Before deciding on which powder to use for each recipe, I will imagine the taste, whether it matches with other ingredients in the recipe. Then, I will visualise the outcome of the creations on how it will look like with Matcha, Houjicha and Genmaicha. Sometimes, it’s so hard to decide because these 3 flavours are equally good!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with this recipe? Why did you choose Matcha / Houjicha / Genmaicha for this recipe?

Before deciding on which powder to use for each recipe, I will imagine the taste, whether it matches with other ingredients in the recipe. Then, I will visualise the outcome of the creations on how it will look like with Matcha, Houjicha and Genmaicha. Sometimes, it’s so hard to decide because these 3 flavours are equally good!

RECIPE

Genmai-chazuke (Japanese Steeped Rice)

by @nicoleyong93

Ingredients

1 ½tsp MOKUREN / Genmaicha powder
200ml water
1 pinch of salt
1 tsp Mirin (optional)
1 bowl of Japanese sushi rice
Baked salted salmon (chopped)
Furikake

Method To Assemble

Combine genmaicha powder, water, salt and mirin and bring it to boil. Pour the soup into a teapot and put aside.
Serve cooked japanese rice in a bowl and place chopped salmon on top. Other topping suggestion can be used based on your own preference such as mushroom, chicken and egg.
Sprinkle some furikake on top.
Pour over the genmaicha until it covers half of the rice. Add soy sauce if you prefer stronger flavour.

SHOP MOKUREN / GENMAICHA POWDER HERE

MOKUREN / GENMAICHA POWDER

Start Making Your Genmai-chazuke Today With MOKUREN / Genmaicha Powder.

SHOP NOW

Start Making Your Genmai-chazuke Today With MOKUREN / Genmaicha Powder.

SHOP NOW