Matcha is a green tea that has enjoyed great popularity in recent years. It is a finely ground green tea powder that is traditionally mixed vigorously with water until it yields a frothy beverage with a strong herbaceous hint.
However, it is possible to consume matcha in a more creative way. In fact, it is possible to use powdered matcha leaves in the preparation of solid foods. Matcha goes well with any kind of food, sweet or savory, you just need to balance the flavors well and unleash your creativity.
Today we offer 5 recipes, 3 sweet and 2 savory, so you can enjoy matcha tea in a way you’ve probably never tried.
Muffins with Matcha and Blueberries
A classic muffin, enriched by the herbaceous note of matcha that goes to create a surprising combination with the tart flavor of blueberry.
Ingredients
- Flour 00 250 g
- Sugar 100 g
- Baking powder 10 g
- White yogurt 150 ml
- Fresh blueberries 200 g
- Cooking matcha 1 g
- Eggs 2
- Butter 125 g
- Lemon peel qb
Preparation
Butter and sugar are whisked together until foamy and creamy. While beating with the whips, add the eggs.
Add the matcha green tea until completely dissolved, followed by the lime zest. Add, a little at a time, the sifted flour and baking powder.
When smooth and well blended, incorporate the blueberries.
Bake in a muffin mold at 180 degrees for about 25 to 30 minutes.
Matcha tea truffles
Dark chocolate and matcha tea truffles are a great option if we need to prepare desserts to serve as finger food. They are really easy to cook and only require a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- Fresh cream 100 ml
- Dark chocolate 200 g
- Butter 20 g
- Cooking matcha 1 g
Preparation
Heat the fresh cream and add the chopped dark chocolate and butter before it comes to a boil. Mix thoroughly, then pour the mixture into a bowl.
After resting in the refrigerator for 2 hours, form balls with the mixture. After the balls have chilled for two hours, sift the matcha powder over the truffles.
Store the truffles in the refrigerator until consumed.
Matcha Crêpes
Matcha Crêpes are very simple to make and can be combined with fresh fruit, cream or chocolate curls.
Ingredients
- Flour 00 100 g
- Cooking matcha 1 g
- Salt a pinch
- Eggs 1
- Milk 200ml
- Butter to taste
Preparation
Combine flour, salt and Matcha powder in a bowl. Stir, add the egg and half of the milk. When the mixture is smooth, add the remaining part of the milk.
Melt some butter in a nonstick pan, pour 1/3 of the batter and tilt the pan so that it is distributed as evenly as possible. Cook the crêpe for 15-30 seconds, then turn the crêpe over and cook for about 15 seconds.
Garnish the crêpes as desired.
Gnocchi with Matcha Cream, Spinach and Bacon.
A tasty, original and very easy to prepare first course
Ingredients (topping)
- Extra virgin olive oil qb
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Spinach leaves 60 g
- Cooking matcha 2 g
- Bacon 50 g
- Grated parmesan cheese 60 g
- Black peppercorns qb
- Salt qb
Preparation
Fry bacon in a little oil until crispy. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, add the garlic and sauté it until it turns golden. Add spinach and stir.
Combine the dumplings, stir, add Matcha tea and serve. Garnish with grated cheese, pepper, a pinch of salt and crispy bacon.
You can substitute spinach with fresh arugula.
Hard-boiled eggs stuffed with Matcha and Chives
A quick and easy dish enhanced by the aroma of matcha and chives.
Ingredients
- Eggs 4
- Green beans 150 g
- Chives to taste
- Cooking matcha 2 g
- Lemon 1
- Parsley 1 bunch
- Anchovies to taste
- Garlic 1 clove
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Extra-virgin olive oil to taste
- Salt to taste
Preparation
Then soak the anchovies for about 10 minutes in a mixture of cold water and apple cider vinegar. Drain the anchovies, clean them and let them sit in a bowl with chopped parsley, a drizzle of oil and a clove of garlic.
Boil green beans for about 8 minutes, drain, cool in ice water and cut into small pieces.
Boil eggs in cold water that has been added. Cool the eggs and peel them after boiling them for around 8 minutes. Remove the yolk from the eggs after cutting them in half.
One tablespoon of oil, three tablespoons of lemon juice, a dash of salt, and two teaspoons of Matcha tea are blended with the green beans. Combine the yolks and the smaller part of the chopped egg whites; blend until smooth and homogeneous.
Place the eggs in an egg cup and fill with the help of a piping bag. Garnish with the anchovy and chives.