Matcha Tea

Matcha is best known as a beverage, made by mixing this finely ground green tea powder with hot water and whisking it into a frothy drink. But matcha can also be used to create an array of sauces that pair with a variety of foods, both sweet and savory. This is good news, because matcha is loaded with health benefits and you’ll get the same beneficial properties adding it to meals as you get from drinking it.

Here are two sauces to work into your savory recipes that incorporate matcha. Feel free to experiment with this flavorful powder, adding it to your favorite foods for a healthy boost that is practically unmatched in any other food.

Matcha French Sauce (Serves 2)

This twist on a classic French sauce pairs well with poultry and vegetables.

1 ½ tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons matcha
Salt, to taste

Melt butter in pan on low heat. Remove pan from heat, and stir in matcha. Add salt.

Matcha Yogurt Sauce (Serves 4-6)

This is a delicious sauce served with meat, fish and vegetables. You can also scoop it onto soups.

2 teaspoons matcha
Zest of 2 limes
2 tablespoons lime juice
6 tablespoons Greek plain yogurt
2 teaspoons chives, chopped

Combine all ingredients and stir until smooth.