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The Magic of Matcha


From brewing to baking, an introduction to this summer's superfood


QUINOA SALAD WITH MATCHA CHILLI DRESSING


An extremely versatile summer salad – instead of quinoa you can use couscous or bulgur wheat, or try adding cubes of salty feta or smoked tofu.


200g quinoa 480ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, diced 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, stoned and diced 60g wild rocket Handful of coriander, chopped Small bunch of chives, snipped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds, to serve


SERVES 4


FOR THE MATCHA CHILLI DRESSING Juice of 1 lemon Half tsp matcha powder 1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped Few drops of runny honey 4 tbsp olive oil


1 Rinse the quinoa under running cold water, then drain. Bring the stock to the boil in a saucepan and then add the quinoa. Reduce the heat, cover the saucepan and simmer gently for 15 mins until the quinoa is tender and most of the stock has been absorbed. When the quinoa is cooked, the ‘sprouts’ or ‘tails’ will pop out of the seeds.


2 Remove from the heat and leave to steam in the pan for 6–8 mins before draining off the excess liquid. Fluff up the quinoa with a fork.


3 Stir in the olive oil, red onion, avocado, rocket, coriander and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.


4 Make the dressing. Mix together the lemon juice and matcha powder until thoroughly amalgamated. Stir in the chilli and honey, then whisk in the oil. Alternatively, shake everything together in a screw-top jar.


5 Toss the quinoa salad in the dressing until everything is coated. Sprinkle with the pumpkin and sunflower seeds and serve.


The Book of Matcha by Louise Cheadle and Nick Kilby of Teapigs, published b Jacqui Small.


Matcha is extremely versatile


It can be used in almost anything to enhance the nutritional value of a dish,


provide a different flavour and to bring a pop of bright green to your plate. Why not try matcha quinoa salad or even baking matcha muffins (p.20).


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