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Green Tea RecipesI hope you enjoy my green tea recipes. I'm always trying out new recipes. Matcha is incredibly versatile so you can try adding it to any of your favourite recipes.
Delicious Matcha DrinksMatcha Latte - The Ulitimate Winter Indulgence
1. Place 1 teaspoon of matcha into a bowl. 2. Add approx. 1/4 cup of hot water into a bowl and whisk with a bamboo whisk or an egg whisk. 3. Add 3/4 cup of steamed milk. Serve with sugar or honey for a sweeter flavour.
Matcha Frap - Recharge and Rejuvenate
Simply combine 1 teaspoon of matcha, ice, 1 cup of vanilla ice cream and 1/2 cup milk in a blender. Add some berries for an antioxidant boost. Matcha Smoothie - The Natural Way To Kick-Start Your Day1. Put 1 cup (240mls, 8oz.) of plain yoghurt into a blender. 2. Add some ice cubes. 3. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of matcha. 4. Optionally, add a little honey/sugar to make it a little sweeter. 5. Blend it- and enjoy! You can add any fruit to the smoothie, banana is a nice complement to the matcha. I just tried making a matcha-berry smoothie. I just added a few strawberries,raspberries and blueberries. It was so good! Blended Ice Green Tea- Hydrate and Revitalise Your Skin
1. Allow 2 1/3 teaspoons of sencha for each cup (250ml/8oz.) of just bolied water (90 degrees C). 2. Steep for 2 minutes in a teapot and then transfer to a jug. 3.Refrigerate until chilled. 4.Serve in glasses with ice. Green Tea With A PunchServes 4 Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into chunks 2 large green apples, washed and sliced 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 1 cup brewed green tea, chilled 1 cup mango sorbet or crushed ice Juice the pineapple, apples, and ginger in a juice machine. Mix the juice with the tea, and stir in the mango sorbet.
Easy Green Tea CookingGreen Tea Ice Cream - The Quick And Easy Way
Serves 4Ingredients 1 pint (1/2 litre) vanilla ice cream 1 1/2 tsp. matcha green tea powder. 1. Let the ice cream soften, but not melt. 2. Stir in the matcha green tea powder, and re-freeze until firm. Need some matcha- find some here. Green Tea Ice Cream - A popular and delicious green tea recipe.Serves 6 Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 cup fresh cream 1 tbs. cornstarch 4 tbs. matcha and 2/3 cup hot water 4 egg yolks Pinch of salt 2/3 cup of sugar 1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan, without boiling it. Then remove it from the heat. 2. Put the egg yolks in a bowl, and beat them lightly. Add the sugar, cornstarch, salt and mix with an egg whisk. Gradually stir in the heated milk, being careful that no lumps form. Strain the mixture through a fine colander and pour it back into the saucepan. 3. Put the saucepan over low heat, continue to stir until the milk thickens. Remove from the heat. 4. Mix the matcha with hot water to form a smooth paste. 5. In a separate bowl whip the fresh cream until it is semi-stiff, then stir it into the milk mixture, finally adding the matcha paste. 6. Pour the mixture into a container, and put it in the freezer to set. After 2 hours take it out of the freezer and stir it with a spoon. Place it back in the freezer. Stirring the mixture again and again after freezing it for a period of 2hours. 7. The icecream should be smooth and ready to serve.
Green Tea Shortbread - A green tea recipe you can enjoy all-year-round.
Ingredients 12 oz. (325-350gms)unsalted butter (room temperature) 3 cups plain flour 1 cup sifted icing sugar 1 cup sifted corn flour 2 tsp. matcha green tea 1. Preheat oven to 140c (284f) 2. Knead all ingredients together until a smooth dough has formed. 3. Press into a tray to about a 1cm thickness. 4. Using a fork, prick the mixture right through at intervals all over. 5. Bake in oven at 140c (284f) for 45 minutes. 6. Slice into desired slice size while warm. 7. Allow to cool and serve.
Green Tea Cupcakes - A green tea recipe that will become a family favourite.
Ingredients100g Butter/Reduced-fat Dairy Spread 1/2 cup caster sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup icing sugar 1-2 tablespoons warm water 2 teaspoons matcha (powdered) green tea 1.Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C. 2.Place 12 (4 1/2 cm base)paper cupcake cases on a baking tray. Combine the spread, sugar, eggs, vanilla, self-raising flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. 3.Divide the mixture among the paper cases. The mixture should fill half of each case. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until risen and golden. The top of the cupcake should be level with the top of the case. Cool on a wire rack. 4.To make the icing: Sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Slowly add just enough water to make a spreadable consistency. Spoon a teaspoonful onto each cupcake and spead with the back of the spoon. Matcha Scones - The Perfect Tea Party RecipeMakes 8 Scones Ingredients 250g cake flour (90z.) 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3/5 cup milk 1 egg, separated into yolk and white 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon matcha green tea 70g(2 1/2oz.)butter Strawberry jam and fresh whipped cream to taste. 1. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, matcha and sugar. 2. Cut the butter into small pieces. With your fingertips, mix the butter into flour until it becomes dry and flaky. 3. Combine the milk and egg yolk, and pour the mixture into the flour a little at a time. Mix and knead into a moist dough, but not so moist that it becomes sticky. 4. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (360 degrees C). 5. Place the dough on a floured board and knead slightly until smooth. Roll out to a thickness of 1 inch (2cm)and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass. 6. Brush the tops with a little egg white, place on a baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes, until slightly brown. 7. Cut each scone in half and serve with jam and fresh cream. This recipe is from 'New Tastes in Green Tea', by Mutsuko Tokunaga.
Green Tea Panna Cotta - a light, delicate and refreshing green tea recipe.Serves 4 Ingredients 1/3 cup of Japanese sencha green tea 1 cup milk 2 cups cream 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 1/2 sheets gelatin or 4 teaspoons powdered gelatin 1.Add green tea, milk, cream and sugar in a pan and heat slowly till sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is about to boil. 2.Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to"brew" for 10 minutes. 3.Strain the infusion back into a clean pan. 4.Soak the gelatine in 3 tablespoons of warm water until it is spongy. 5.Whisk into the cream mixture and heat gently until the gelatine has dissolved. 6.Pour into 4 lightly greased 150ml (5 fl oz) moulds or chinese teacups. 7.Refrigerate till they are set. 8.Serve them in the pretty teacups when ready, or turn them out onto individual plates. From Marie Claire Style "Sweet" cookbook by Jody Vassallo. Does not include freezing time.
Green Tea Chocolate Cake Recipe- A green tea recipe that combine two great flavours.Serves 4 Ingredients 4 eggs 2 Tbs. of matcha 3 tbs. of choc chips. 1 ¾ cup of flour 1 ½ cup of sugar ¾ cup of butter 1. Put butter in a bowl and stir until softened. 2. Add sugar to the bowl and mix well. 3. Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl. 4. Combine eggs with the butter mixture. 5. Sift the flour and the green tea powder together. 6. Add the sifted flour to the egg and butter mixture and mix. 7. Finally add the chocolate chips to the bowl and mix together. 8. Pour the cake batter into a medium-sized cake tin, lined with baking wax paper. 9. Bake in an oven preheated to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 35 minutes.
Green Tea Tiramisu Recipe - A Luxury Dessert.Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 200g(7oz.) mascarpone cheese 1 cup fresh whipped cream 1 tablespoon liqueur (eg.Grand Marnier, Curacau) 2 tablespoons matcha green tea and 4 tablespoons hot water 5-6 slices sponge cake (280g/10oz.) 1/2 teaspoon matcha. 1. Remove mascapone cheese from the fridge 20 minutes before using it.When soft, place in a bowl and whisk until creamy. Add the sugar and whisk again. 2.Put cream in another bowl, place bowl in a larger bowl of iced water, and whisk the cream until it has the same texture as the mascarpone. Lightly fold into cheese. 3. Mix the matcha and hot water and stir briskly until the paste becomes smooth. Add some liqueur. 4. Cut the sponge cake into bite-size cubes and sprinkle matcha paste on top. 5. Place 2 or 3 pieces in a serving dish and cover with whipped cream and cheese. Add another layer of sponge cake and cream. Repeat the process to make 4 servings. 6. Refrigerate. When cold, serve with a garnish of matcha powder. This recipe is from 'New Tastes in Green Tea', by Mutsuko Tokunaga. Matcha Chiffon Cake- A classic green tea recipe with a twist.
Servings 14 You will need a 10 inch tube cake tin Ingredients 2 cups of sifted cake flour 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon matcha green tea 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil 7 egg yolks 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 2. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and matcha together into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the vegetable oil, egg yolks, water and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. 4. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl until they hold very stiff peaks. Pour egg yolk mixture in a thin stream over the egg whites. Fold in gently. Pout batter into an ungreased tube pan. 5. Bake at 325 degrees F(165 degrees C) for 65-70 minutes. Matcha Whipped CreamIngredients 1 teaspoon matcha and 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 cup fresh cream. 1. Mix the matcha and hot water and stir briskly until the paste becomes smooth. 2. Lightly whip the cream. Add the matcha to the cream halfway through the whipping. Continue whipping until fluffy. Use as a spread on toast or French toast, or serve with apple pie. It can also be used for decorating cakes, or to top cold drinks such as iced coffee and mint tea. This recipe is from 'New Tastes in Green Tea', by Mutsuko Tokunaga. Garnished Rice with Green Tea - A popular winter green tea recipe in Japan.Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups cooked rice 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 sheet nori (sheets of seaweed that sushi are typically wrapped in) 1 steamed chicken breast or 1 slice grilled salmon 2-3 tablespoons chopped coriander 1/4 teaspoon wasabi or 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 2 cups sencha green tea (hot and freshly brewed) 1.Divide the rice into 4 deep bowls. 2.Dry roast the sesame seeds by stirring them over medium heat in a skillet until golden. 3.You may want to crush them slightly with a mortar once toasted, but this is not completely necessary. 4.Dry roast the nori by waving it back and forth over direct medium heat for about 1 minute (this is typically done just over the flame of a gas stove and I really recommend you use tongs to do this, not just your fingers!) Fold and tear the sheet into 20 small rectangles and place 5 rectangles in each bowl. 5.Add chunks of chicken or salmon if desired. 6.Garnish each portion with corriander and wasabi or ginger. 7.Pour 1/2 cup tea over each bowl and serve immediately. This green tea recipe is from "At Home with Japanese Cooking" by Elizabeth Andoh. Matcha Butter- The easiest green tea recipe.Ingredients 150 grams butter or margarine. 1/2 teaspoon matcha green tea Choose any kind of bread (eg. bagels, muffins, toast, bread). 1. Remove butter or margarine from refrigerator, and allow to soften. 2. Add the matcha to the butter and mix well. Please subscribe to my monthly newsletterJust Green Tea. It lets you know what new information I've added each month. Including new green tea recipes, articles and lots more. Please subscribe to my Green Tea Blog.It's my mini-guide to the latest updates on Japan Green Tea. Keeping you up-to-date with any new web pages I've added, giving you some helpful hints and info you (or I) may not have known.
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