Matcha Zenzai recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Matcha zenzai is a Japanese dessert that pairs the bittersweet aroma of matcha with sweet red bean paste and chewy mochi.
Matcha zenzai is a Japanese dessert that pairs the bittersweet aroma of matcha with sweet red bean paste and chewy mochi. It is cozy when served warm and refreshing when chilled, making it a lovely sweet treat after a meal.
Japanese · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 202g serving): 193.6 kcal · protein 4.4g · carbohydrate 43.2g · fat 0.5g · sodium 138.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Dissolve the matcha powder in water first to prevent small lumps.
Tips: The sweetness and thickness of red bean paste vary by product. Add water a little at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Tips: For a chilled version, cool and refrigerate the red bean mixture, then prepare and add the mochi separately.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Water — 120 ml
- Matcha powder — 1 tsp
- Sweet red bean paste — 2 Tbsp
- Rice cakes — 2 pc