5 from 10 votes
Matcha Jelly (Green Tea Jelly)
Matcha Jelly is a delicate green tea-flavored gelatin dessert made from powdered kanten, sugar, water, and matcha powder. The jelly sets firm yet tender, offering a subtly sweet taste with the distinctive earthiness of matcha, presented in cubes for easy serving.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 cups water 470 milliliters
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 2 teaspoons powdered kanten 4 grams
- 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder, 4 grams
- 1 tablespoon water 15 milliliters, hot
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 centimeter) baking dish with parchment for easy removal or set aside 4 heat-safe individual serving glasses.
- In a small pot, whisk together the water, powdered kanten, and sugar over medium high heat.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil and the powder has started to dissolve, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often (especially the bottom and sides), until the liquid is completely smooth, about 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the matcha and 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hot water until smooth.
- Whisk in the dissolved matcha until completely smooth. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-1 inch (1.25-2.5 centimeter) cubes if using the baking dish. Refrigerate until ready to assemble and serve.
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