Matcha - what food and drinks can be prepared

Matcha tea can be safely called the most popular drink on planet Earth in 2021. There has never been such a huge demand for the drink. This is the world's # 1 tea.

 

We already wrote what is matcha, what is its use and how to drink... And now we will tell you in detail in which drinks and dishes it can be used to obtain sophistication. By the way, most of the recipes are taken from the cookbooks of famous restaurants in the world, which do not hide the method of preparing food and drinks.

Matcha - what food and drinks can be prepared

 

All types of culinary creations can be immediately divided into 3 main groups:

 

• The drinks.
• Main dishes.
• Desserts.

 

The peculiarity of matcha tea is its full compatibility with ingredients on a different basis. The focus of cooking is shifting towards taste. After all, tea has a pronounced taste, and during heat treatment, it changes its qualities. And these criteria have to be taken into account so as not to spoil the dish.

On amateur forums, you can find the recommendations of "professionals" who claim that matcha can be used in any volume, the main thing is to observe taste preferences. Such a statement is made by theorists who have never dealt with the match. Tea contains caffeine - in large quantities, it is contraindicated for people of all ages. Therefore, it is best to use the ingredient in moderation.

 

Matcha soft drinks - hot and cold

 

Matcha latte - the most popular drink that can be drunk chilled or warm. For cooking you will need:

• Filtered water 50-100 ml, heated to a temperature of 70-80 degrees Celsius. Not boiling water - otherwise the brewed matcha will give bitterness.
• Matcha tea powder - 2-3 grams.
• Low fat milk - 150 ml. Suitable - cow, goat, almond, coconut, soy. The taste of different types of milk gives its own shade - this must be taken into account.
• Sweetener (if needed). Sugar, honey, sugar substitutes.

 

The technology of making matcha latte in restaurants provides for the presence of a whisk for whipping milk and mixing all the ingredients into one mixture. There is no need to waste time looking for dishes and accessories. You can contact companies offering to buy matcha tea... The sellers will supply the buyer with the necessary utensils, and along the way will tell you how to use it correctly.

 

At home, the operation can be done with a regular teaspoon. The main thing is to stir constantly before drinking, as the matcha tends to settle to the bottom of the glass. In the role of dishes, it is better to take thermal mugs or glasses that can hold the temperature of liquids for a long time.

Matcha smoothie - cocktail drinks with added fruits attract lovers of a healthy lifestyle. An hour with a high caffeine content is used as an energy drink that can quickly invigorate the body. Smoothies are used in the morning, after sleep, or after active physical exercise (workouts). Fruits are chosen to taste - banana, strawberry, kiwi, peach, pear, melon, pumpkin. The matcha smoothie recipe is very extensive:

 

• Filtered warm water (up to 40 degrees Celsius) - 150-200 ml.
• Fruit - 100 grams.
• Matcha tea - 2-3 grams.

 

All this is abundantly grinded with a blender until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. It is better not to use sweeteners, as there is a lot of sugar in fruits.

On the Internet you can find recipes for making alcoholic drinks based on the match. All this is great, but dangerous for the body. A powerful energy drink with alcohol is a direct road to cardiology.

 

Matcha main course

 

What you should never do is add matcha to meat products. Exotic lovers can bake chicken, veal, quail or rabbit with matcha tea. But they will quickly realize that tea with meat does not go well. In addition, matcha increases metabolism, causing an uncontrolled appetite. The exception is fatty fish. Matcha is used by chefs in restaurants to add spice to dishes. For example, salmon and catfish - for them you can make a sauce or broth with the addition of lemon juice and matcha tea.

But vegetable dishes and side dishes are a different matter. Tea, in small dosages, is able to add sophistication to food. The best combination is vegetable products with bright taste - mushrooms, asparagus, cabbage. And also, legumes - beans, peas, chickpeas, lentils. Matcha tea is not used with vegetables, as spices in the form of peppers or herbs override the flavor.

 

Desserts with matcha tea - unlimited possibilities

 

Pancakes, cookies, cakes, tiramisu, cheese cakes, muffins, biscuits - there are no restrictions. The ingredient is added taking into account the proportions of salt. It is best to limit the dosage of matcha to 5 grams per serving. You cannot bake the dough with tea, as at a high temperature the matcha will give bitterness. The ingredient is used in making fillings or dressings.

Another fun way to make matcha dessert is with jelly. The base is gelatin, which dissolves in hot water (according to the instructions) and cooled. Matcha is added to the already lukewarm composition - no more than 3 grams per serving. Everything is mixed thoroughly and put into the refrigerator. At the stage of making matcha jelly, you cannot use ready-made mixtures with different tastes. Pure gelatin and matcha. You can add honey or sugar as a sweetener.

To conclude with matcha tea in a variety of foods and drinks

 

The ingredient can be safely compared to ginger, since the taste is directly related to the volumes used. Matcha, like ginger, can cause heartburn, indigestion, or high blood pressure. And here it is important not to get carried away with this component, but to use it wisely.