My green matcha loaf
(Rohelise tee keeks)
Serves 8
4 medium eggs
150 ml sugar
200 ml plain flour
1 Tbsp matcha tea powder*
a pinch of salt
150 g butter, melted and cooled
Whisk the eggs and sugar until you've got a thick, fluffy and light mixture.
Mix the flour with the matcha powder and a pinch of salt, sift into the egg mixture and fold gently until combined.
Finally fold in the cooled melted butter.
Pour into a greased 2-litre loaf tine.
Bake at 180 C for 30 minutes.
Cool and slice.
Lovely with a cup of afternoon tea.
* Note to myself: I think I'll increase 1.5-fold, maybe even double, the amount of matcha next time. The taste of matcha was really subtle this time, and I would like an even brighter colour. Also, I think adding cocoa nibs or shelled chopped pistachios would be a good idea. Raspberries for garnish possibly?
UPDATE 9.2.2007 - I made it again last night, adding about half a cup of finely chopped pistachio nuts. It tasted lovely, nuts adding a nice crumbly texture. To my great surprise, even a three-year old girl ate a whole slice, not minding the subtle bitterness of matcha at all.
UPDATE 12.2.2007 - K. made it last night, adding about half a cup of finely chopped almond slices. Again, it tasted wonderful, especially when cut in thick slices and served with home-made candied kumquats and some whipped cream.
14 comments:
Looks very tasty! I might even add a spoonful of kamajahu if I made this. But is matcha available here in Tartu?
Looks great! I think pistachios and cocoa nibs would be great add-ons. Beware of the matcha pannacotta. :) I tried it - and well, it might have been that I was just not that into matcha. Good thing I served it with lots of chocolate sauce :)
I've been intrigued with matcha also, and I've been collecting recipes. I'll add this one to my list, probably starting with a small amount of matcha to build up my taste for it. Thanks.
That is a lovely first try Pille! Yum!
I've been curious as to the taste of matcha to sweets too. I really should get on the wagon with this. Maybe matcha cupcakes. Your loaf looks and sounds awesome , I'm with you about the cocoanibs and pistachio , that would be a killer!
Lovely looking loaf Pille! I am so curious about matcha...I have no idea where to find it here but I am starting the hunt, because all these recipes just look and sound so good! :)
very nice loaf! can't wait to see what other matcha creations you'll come up with.
Pille, I love quick breads and I love green tea. This loaf looks delicious. Your result isn't too surprising, I guess, given just how subtle the taste of green tea is. I think you should definitely try it with some pistachios -- I think they will add both taste and a great crunchy texture.
Hi Pille,
A subtle matcha flavor is exactly what I'm looking for ;) I'm curious about the preshaped (parchment) paper you used for the cake - looks very practical! Never seen anything like it here in Germany.
Pene - I've got no idea if you can find matcha in Tartu (or in Tallinn for that matter). I got mine from a Japanese friend, and in Edinburgh it was available at Harvey Nichols, for instance..
Anne - I remember you didn't like matcha panna cotta:) But then Keiko's version sounds so delicious, that I'll probably give it a try anyway!
Lydia - keen to hear what you'll be making!!
Bea - thanks! It means a lot coming from you.
Veron - yes, matcha cupcakes/muffins would be cool! I need to find some cocoa nibs though!
Joey - hope you'll find some matcha!
K&S - I had some lovely matcha ice cream at a small Japanese restaurant just before leaving Edinburgh, so maybe that?
Rob - I didn't want to add too much matcha first time, as it can be a bit bitter. I'll try a bit more this time:)
Nicky - I bought those from Lakeland Limited in the UK - they also come in round shapes, perfect for springforms:) They are truly handy indeed, though not essential..
If you do happen to find a source in Tallinn, please let me know.
Pene - I will, even if I doubt they sell it anywhere in Tallinn. I asked for matcha tea at House (a rather good Japanese restaurant on Rataskaevu Street), and they gave me a rather weird look..
I think something like this - baking matcha, would work out better for this recipe. Better color and probably flavor.
You can purchase a great selection of teas and coffees, probably matcha green tea too, in Tallinn from the Tea & Coffe Centre at the Viru Keskus (to find the store, see the map at www.virukeskus.com).
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