Matcha?

BunkyBumBum

I accidentally bought Matcha not really realizing what it was (I envisioned instant green tea, like instant coffee). It's not too terrible as hot tea and I love green tea, but I have a hard time looking at this stuff in liquid form. I don't mind the flavor of it, it's just that it looks like a cup full of algae.

Can anyone recommend some recipes that they have tried (I can google a million but I'd be picking at random)? I love to cook and bake, surely there's a more palatable way to eat this stuff so I don't waste the $20 I spent on a bag of it.

SarassicPark

I don't know of any recipes, but matcha can be kind of strange at first. I drink it constantly now. I've found matcha pocky, matcha kit kats, etc... it's good for you!

Maybe not in the two forms I mentioned though...

dklibert

Green tea ice cream is delicious. Not really low fat, because of the cream. But matcha works well with dairy. You might look for smoothies. I remember adding it to a Weight Watchers vanilla instant smoothie mix once. It was delicious. I don't remember how much the recipe called for. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.

mangrothian

Matcha rice. I add a teaspoon when I'm cooking my rice and it Adds a nice flavour. You can also cook pretty much any sweet with matcha to make it green tea flavoured.

horseplaypen

Yes! Matcha ice cream is amazing. Matcha cheesecake is another delicious option. I've also made matcha shortbread cookies, I add it to my smoothies, matcha frosting for cupcakes, matcha madeleines...

You could also try (if you haven't already) making a matcha latte, instead of just straight hot matcha.

We order our matcha online from a Japanese tea farm called Hibiki-An. They have an awesome section on their site that has a bunch of recipes that use their teas. All the ones I've tried have been delicious, especially the dorayaki (pancake sandwiches).

BinaryPulsar

I mix it in a berry smoothie with lemon juice.

ALH1981

Steam up some milk and make a latte ! its amazing. I also mix it into yogurt (fresh or frozen!) - so good - its amazing for digestion….

SarassicPark

I have a matcha latte mix from Trader Joes. So good! Highly recommended.

AmberRamos123

Agree with the latte. Starbucks sells a Green Tea Latte that is actually Matcha. Yummo

Tequilaqt

I use it in greek yogurt ALL the time! and then when I want to drink it. steamed milk and matcha to make a latte is the most palatable to me.

lexiu

I use my Matcha powder in hot apple juice for a morning or evening drink sometimes. Tastes great.

fruitysky

I have made both of these recipes before and they ROCK. I love, love, LOOOOOVE matcha.
Matcha ice cream and matcha frosting are both awesome as well.

http://dessertswithbenefits.com/healthy-matcha-green-tea-fudge-protein-bars/

http://dessertswithbenefits.com/sweet-matcha-almond-shortbread-cookie-dough/

mystic81

If you're doing a potluck - make Matcha Lemon Cupcakes. Use a white cake mix, make as directed on box, add 2 tbsp matcha and 1 tbsp grated lemon peel. And add a tsp or two to the frosting as well. Delicious!

I've also poached fish in matcha, and it's really good mixes with spices as a rub for your meats, too!

Mix with almond coconut milk for a low-fat latte. Tastes super decadent, and very low cal!

CannibalisticVegetarian

I've been searching all over for an inexpensive bag of that stuff (the Asian shops I visit want any ten bucks for a small package of it).

It's good added to smoothies and as one member added, it's great in ice cream. I originally wanted it for a homemade green tea recipe and for baking a green matcha cake roll. The last one probably isn't the healthiest reason, but it's something I've been dying to try.

BunkyBumBum

So, I'm not going to lie - I drink my coffee black and I don't know how to make a latte. I sometimes order them at coffee shops, so it's not like I don't sometimes enjoy them, but I have never made one myself and I have no idea how much milk to put in or what to do to the milk to make it a latte. I can't digest plain milk so I'd be using almond milk, maybe someone can enlighten me?

Some of these recipes sound amazing - I'll have to make them when I can give some away though, otherwise I'll spend all my daily calories on sweets!

Thanks!

BinaryPulsar

lexiu wrote: »

I use my Matcha powder in hot apple juice for a morning or evening drink sometimes. Tastes great.

Oh, interesting. I might try that! :-)

BinaryPulsar

BunkyBumBum wrote: »

So, I'm not going to lie - I drink my coffee black and I don't know how to make a latte. I sometimes order them at coffee shops, so it's not like I don't sometimes enjoy them, but I have never made one myself and I have no idea how much milk to put in or what to do to the milk to make it a latte. I can't digest plain milk so I'd be using almond milk, maybe someone can enlighten me?

Some of these recipes sound amazing - I'll have to make them when I can give some away though, otherwise I'll spend all my daily calories on sweets!

Thanks!

I think an easy way to make a latte is just to heat up milk in a small pot. Mix the matcha up with a little hot water and then add that to the milk. Just use as much milk as you want. Sweeten.

BigAl_2

Matcha protein shake, matcha latte, matcha cake, sprinkle it on some ice cream... I lived in Japan for awhile and its extremely common in any type of dessert. Nom nom.

BigAl_2

Tequilaqt wrote: »

I use it in greek yogurt ALL the time! and then when I want to drink it. steamed milk and matcha to make a latte is the most palatable to me.

This is a great idea! Can't believe I never thought to put it in my yogurt definitely trying this tomorrow.

BunkyBumBum

BinaryPulsar wrote: »

BunkyBumBum wrote: »

So, I'm not going to lie - I drink my coffee black and I don't know how to make a latte. I sometimes order them at coffee shops, so it's not like I don't sometimes enjoy them, but I have never made one myself and I have no idea how much milk to put in or what to do to the milk to make it a latte. I can't digest plain milk so I'd be using almond milk, maybe someone can enlighten me?

Some of these recipes sound amazing - I'll have to make them when I can give some away though, otherwise I'll spend all my daily calories on sweets!

Thanks!

I think an easy way to make a latte is just to heat up milk in a small pot. Mix the matcha up with a little hot water and then add that to the milk. Just use as much milk as you want. Sweeten.

I'm going to try it like that, hopefully it won't look like liquified algae, I'm having a hard time getting over the look of it, even though it tastes fine!

alltheweigh170

Another Matcha icecream recipe. (I had never heard of Matcha until 10 mins ago )

Warning: Photos may induce drooling

http://www.radiantrachels.com/raw-vegan-matcha-ice-cream-sandwiches/

Tiamo719

I heat up a cup of vanilla coconut milk and add a tsp of matcha. It's so good. I'm hooked! In the morning I have it with plain water and a tsp of sugar. I think I can go down to 1/2 tsp.

I have replaced my morning coffee with this and at 1-2pm I have my coconut milk matcha. It's sweet (the vanilla coconut milk) and it gives me that after lunch boost that I need.

BinaryPulsar

Tiamo719 wrote: »

I heat up a cup of vanilla coconut milk and add a tsp of matcha. It's so good. I'm hooked! In the morning I have it with plain water and a tsp of sugar. I think I can go down to 1/2 tsp.

I have replaced my morning coffee with this and at 1-2pm I have my coconut milk matcha. It's sweet (the vanilla coconut milk) and it gives me that after lunch boost that I need.

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