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Matcha Panna Cotta

Matcha Panna Cotta

By Jonathan Louis Ng

A silky smooth panna cotta infused with matcha, topped with sweet strawberries and azuki beans.

japanese,italian,fusion,dessert

ServingsDifficultyActive TimeTotal Time

4

beginner

15m

4h 15m

This beginner-friendly recipe is a beautiful blend of bitter and grassy matcha, sweet vanilla cream, and nutty azuki beans (which are hidden at the bottom as a sweet surprise).

Ingredients

  • 720 grams cream
  • 80 grams sugar
  • 9 grams matcha powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 grams vanilla extract
  • 4 gelatine leaves
  • 120 grams azuki beans
  • 4 strawberries

Nutrition

Per serving (serves 4)
High protein
High fibre
Low sodium
High saturated fat
High cholesterol
Calories
830
Protein
19 g
Fat
66 g
Carbs
47 g

Instructions

  1. Panna Cotta Base

    1. 1

      Soak gelatine leaves in cold water until softened. Drain and set aside.

    2. 2

      In a saucepan, combine cream, sugar, matcha, salt, and vanilla essence. Heat gently until warm, stirring until blended.

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    3. 3

      Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatine until fully dissolved.

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    • 720 grams cream
    • 80 grams sugar
    • 9 grams matcha powder
    • a pinch of salt
    • 2 grams vanilla extract
    • 4 gelatine leaves
  2. To Finish

    1. 1

      Evenly distribute the prepared azuki beans into serving bowls.

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    2. 2

      Pour the panna cotta base into the bowls and cover the azuki beans, passing the mixture through a strainer to minimize bubbles.

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    3. 3

      Cover and refrigerate the matcha panna cotta for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

    4. 4

      Slice strawberries. I've gone for a heart shape here, but you can just do thin slices.

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    5. 5

      Serve the matcha panna cotta directly from the fridge. Garnish with strawberries.

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    • 120 grams azuki beans
    • Panna Cotta Base
    • 4 strawberries