AuthorJanellaServes 2 (1 cup each)
Over the past 800 years matcha tea was consumed above all as a medicine. Matcha was also used as a stimulant by Zen Buddhist monks in order to stay awake and focused, yet relaxed, during long hours of meditation sessions.
Method:
In a bowl whisk together everything apart from the chia seeds. Start with a small amount of matcha and whisk in until dissolved. Taste and adjust the flavours to your liking.
Then add the chia seeds and mix until well combined. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature, then stir again, to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of an hour, or overnight.
Stewed Fruit:
Amazake is a highly nutritious food from Japan that’s made by fermenting white rice with koji - the same bacteria that is used to make miso paste. It boosts immunity, improves gut health, and has anti-aging effects.
Method:
In a small pot add the first 4 ingredients and gently simmer until the fruit is soft and mushy.
Allow to cool slightly, then puree with the amazake and maple syrup. Taste and adjust flavours if needed. It should taste a little sour. Set aside.
Method for Agar Jelly:
• In a small pot, add cool water and sprinkle in the agar flakes.
• Don’t stir or heat, and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes.
• Bring to the boil and then turn down and simmer for 1 minute.
• Cool slightly then blend with the mix well through the stewed fruit.
• Pour this mixture over the top of the well-chilled/firm chia pudding.
• Garnish with a strawberry and a sprinkle of matcha powder.
Ingredients
Directions
Over the past 800 years matcha tea was consumed above all as a medicine. Matcha was also used as a stimulant by Zen Buddhist monks in order to stay awake and focused, yet relaxed, during long hours of meditation sessions.
Method:
In a bowl whisk together everything apart from the chia seeds. Start with a small amount of matcha and whisk in until dissolved. Taste and adjust the flavours to your liking.
Then add the chia seeds and mix until well combined. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature, then stir again, to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of an hour, or overnight.
Stewed Fruit:
Amazake is a highly nutritious food from Japan that’s made by fermenting white rice with koji - the same bacteria that is used to make miso paste. It boosts immunity, improves gut health, and has anti-aging effects.
Method:
In a small pot add the first 4 ingredients and gently simmer until the fruit is soft and mushy.
Allow to cool slightly, then puree with the amazake and maple syrup. Taste and adjust flavours if needed. It should taste a little sour. Set aside.
Method for Agar Jelly:
• In a small pot, add cool water and sprinkle in the agar flakes.
• Don’t stir or heat, and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes.
• Bring to the boil and then turn down and simmer for 1 minute.
• Cool slightly then blend with the mix well through the stewed fruit.
• Pour this mixture over the top of the well-chilled/firm chia pudding.
• Garnish with a strawberry and a sprinkle of matcha powder.
