🇯🇵 Japanese Cuisine · Drinks

Mugicha

Prep

5 mins

Cook

10 mins

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

A refreshing roasted barley tea served cold in summer with a pleasantly bitter, toasty aroma.

Ingredients

  • 700g fresh salmon fillets
  • 300g panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 200g carrots
  • a handful of fresh mitsuba, chopped
  • pickled ginger, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine the nori sheets and chicken stock in a saucepan, blender, or pitcher, stirring well.

  2. 2

    Add the shichimi togarashi and mirin, stirring gently so their flavor infuses the mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat gently over low heat (or blend, or steep, depending on the drink) until well combined and fragrant, about 10 mins.

  4. 4

    Strain through a fine sieve to remove any solids, if needed.

  5. 5

    Sweeten to taste with sake, adjusting gradually until the balance feels right.

  6. 6

    Chill in the refrigerator, or pour straight over ice, depending on whether it is served cold or hot.

Tips

Make a big batch and keep it chilled in the fridge — the flavor often deepens after a few hours.

Serve in a chilled glass for the most refreshing result on a hot day.

Adjust the sweetness gradually, tasting as you go — you can always add more sake, but you cannot take it away.