Matcha Affogato

Instead of the traditional shot of hot espresso being poured over vanilla ice cream, I created this recipe using Asian flavors with matcha, red bean paste and mochi. I cool down the matcha a bit so it's warm—not hot—before pouring on top of the gelato to prevent ice chips from forming.

MATCHA AFFOGATO
Makes 2 cups 

INGREDIENTS
2 scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons red bean paste (like this one)
2 tablespoons mochi
1 teaspoon matcha (like this one) 

DIRECTIONS
1. Boil water and remove from heat. Whisk or stir in matcha. Let cool.
2. Scoop gelato into two cups. Top each with 1 tablespoon of red bean paste and mochi.
3. Serve matcha on the side and pour some into each cup. Enjoy! 

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Love matcha? Check out these other recipes: Matcha Hot Chocolate, Matcha Popsicles, Mini Matcha Madeleines, Matcha Truffles

Comments

[Hannah]

Oh that sound so delicious! Beautiful photography too :)

[Jee (Oh, How Civilized)]

Thanks so much, Hannah!

[Michele]

What a splendid idea. I live the espresso kind, now I'll have to try this. You have given me enough recipes that need matcha, which I love, that now I have an excuse to get some more matcha AND finally buy a matcha "whisk". :) any one you'd recommend in particular?

[Jee (Oh, How Civilized)]

Thanks, Michele! I wish I had a matcha whisk recommendation for you, but I've never used one so I'm not the best person to ask. I'll look into it and get back to you though!

[Jee (Oh, How Civilized)]

Michele, it seems the best thing to do is to spend the money on high quality matcha and spend less on the tools, especially when you're starting out. Here's a good starter kit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VSEG7Q/?tag=ohhowcivilize-20

[Pauline]

Oh wow! this looks wonderfully delicious!

[Jee (Oh, How Civilized)]

Thanks, Pauline! It was!

[notesontea]

You're on a matcha roll! I heart affogato so can't wait to try this version.

[Jee (Oh, How Civilized)]

Hi notesontea, I am on a matcha roll! The combination in this affogato is fantastic. I already went through two pints of vanilla gelato.