Matcha Ice Cream - Trendy Japanese Dessert
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Matcha ice cream without an ice cream maker recipeMatcha 抹茶 [ma.tɕa] - "ground tea" is not only popular in Japan but also worldwide. In summer, Matcha ice cream is highly sought after, enchanting not only with its unmistakable flavor but also with its vibrant green color.
Matcha is invigorating and stimulates the mind, as recognized by Buddhist monks. Matcha is considered very healthy – even healthier than green tea itself. The basis of Matcha is tea leaves that have been shaded during their growth. Shading promotes the formation of chlorophyll, theanine, and caffeine. Bitter substances, on the other hand, are intentionally reduced to at most subtle notes of bittersweet. After harvesting, the leaves are steamed, dried, and broken. In the airflow, the coveted leaf tissue separates from the leaf veins. The leaf tissue, delicate and fine parts, is called Tencha and is the basis for Matcha. Specialists grind the powder from Tencha in stone mills, which represents a culinary delight for an increasing number of people. Depending on the green tea variety, harvesting time, or drying degree, different flavor nuances arise, influencing the quality of the powder. The higher the quality, the more intense the slightly nutty-earthly flavor experience.
The growing number of Matcha enthusiasts in Europe can be easily explained because, in addition to caffeine, the powder contains many vitamins and high-quality ingredients such as amino acids, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and copper. Matcha is not only a welcome ingredient for tea ceremonies but has also been a part of Japanese cuisine desserts for a long time. For those who want to cool down with a special ice cream flavor in the summer, we have prepared this recipe.
Matcha ice cream recipe without ice cream maker
400ml
cream
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300ml
milkmaid (sweetened condensed milk)
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ca. 10g
matcha powder - quantity varies according to taste
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ca. 70g
sugar
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Tip: Dip the ice cream scoop in warm water to get nice round scoops! There are no limits to decoration, as the typical Matcha flavor harmonizes with many other ingredients. Our recommendation is fresh fruits or mint, but dark chocolate and syrup also complement the delicious ice cream experience. Enjoy experimenting!