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Matcha Spheres with Kudzu Mochi

7 months ago
Cole Whitney
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A unique way to serve matcha in this inspired amuse bouche. The balance of smooth rich matcha flavor with the delicate chew of mochi is a bite-sited delight.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

  • Matcha Spheres:
  • 500g (17.6 oz) Oat Milk
  • 11g (2.2 tbsp) Matcha Powder 
  • 5g (1¼ tsp)  Calcium Lactate Gluconate
  • 500g Distilled Water
  • 3.5g Perfected Sodium Alginate
  • Kudzumochi:
  • 1½ oz Kudzu Starch
  • ¾ tbsp Sugar 
  • 1¼ cup Water 
  • Brown Sugar Syrup:
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Water

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Medium Bowl 
  • Spherification Mold
  • Small Pot 
  • Spherification Spoon

Timing

Active Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 4 – 6 Hours

Yield

PLACEHOLDER

  • Create Matcha Spheres

    Whisk matcha powder into oat milk until fully combined. Weigh out 500g and add in calcium lactate gluconate.
     
    Pour matcha mixture into reverse spherification mold and leave in the freezer overnight or until frozen solid.
     
    In a container weigh out 500g distilled water and blend in 3.5g of sodium alginate. Let settle until all bubbles have dissipated.
     
    In a small saucepan add water/sodium alginate mixture, place on low heat and warm to 130°F.
     
    Remove matcha spheres from the freezer and place spheres in the warm alginate bath. Leave the spheres in the bath for 2-4 minutes. Remove spheres from the bath and place in distilled water.

 

  • Create Kudzumochi

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine kudzu starch with sugar and water. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula.
     
    When the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes, reduce the heat to low and continue stirring.
     
    When the mixture becomes transparent and easily releases from the pan, stir for about 3 more minutes. Transfer the mixture into a glass pan.
     
    Let the mixture cool for an hour.

 

  • Create Brown Sugar Syrup

    In a small saucepan combine equal parts water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, turn heat down to a simmer.
     
    Stir until the syrup begins to thicken.
     
    Pour into a heat proof container and let cool.
     

    Serve immediately with the matcha sphere and kudzumochi and enjoy.

 

  • Storage

    For tips on how to store your spheres, refer to our free Spherification Course.
     
    The fluid gel can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
 

Summary
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Recipe Name
Matcha Spheres with Kudzu Mochi
Author Name
Modernist Pantry
Published On
2023-03-07
Preparation Time
15M0H
Total Time
6H0M

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