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Matcha Jelly
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Matcha Jelly

A silky, intense Japanese matcha jelly made with professional pastry techniques. Refreshing, elegant and simple to make at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: japanese dessert, matcha jelly, matcha recipe, summer dessert
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Norie

Ingredients

  • 13 g matcha powder
  • 40 g hot water 70-80°C
  • 450 g water
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 10 g Ina Agar L
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare the Matcha Paste: Whisk the hot water into the matcha powder a little at a time to create a smooth, lump-free paste.
    adding matcha powder for professional matcha jelly
  • Boil the Base: Combine water, sugar, and Ina Agar L in a pot. Bring to a boil, then continue to cook for one minute to fully activate the agar.
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  • Combine: Slowly pour the hot agar liquid into the matcha paste, stirring constantly.
    conbine agar liquit to matcha paste
  • Set: Pour into containers and refrigerate until firm.
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Notes

Ina Agar L is a Japanese agar product available at Japanese grocery stores. Regular agar powder can be substituted but the texture may differ slightly. Serve chilled with a drizzle of honey or sweet cream for an elegant presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 143g | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g