Matcha Butter Toast

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Working in the food industry, Evonne is no stranger to the delicious range of savoury, sweet desserts and her instagram @greatescape_v is proof. Passionate in baking since young, cooking up mouth-watering dishes is her regular self-care activity now. Her recipes are classic, bursting with flavours and depth, always adding a special touch. Check out her specially-crafted series One Day Meals with Niko Neko Matcha: from the matcha spread on your morning toasties to the café-style matcha dishes with a slight twist on a popular dessert for after dinner.

"It is the feeling of satisfaction after seeing the result of my hard work that gets me."

Evonne / @greatescape_v

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INTERVIEW WITH @greatescape_v

The mix of savoury and sweet dishes in your Instagram looks stunning! When did your passion for food begin?

I grew up surrounded by many varieties of food as my family and relatives work in the food industry. My favourite memory is when my dad would bring me to the international food trade exhibitions and visit the production plants whenever he had an overseas business trip. I also enjoy watching cooking shows since I was young, it inspired me to craft things with my own hands. It is the feeling of satisfaction after seeing the result of my hard work that gets me.

The mix of savoury and sweet dishes in your Instagram looks stunning! When did your passion for food begin?

I grew up surrounded by many varieties of food as my family and relatives work in the food industry. My favourite memory is when my dad would bring me to the international food trade exhibitions and visit the production plants whenever he had an overseas business trip. I also enjoy watching cooking shows since I was young, it inspired me to craft things with my own hands. It is the feeling of satisfaction after seeing the result of my hard work that gets me.

What's your biggest challenge in creating these mouth-watering recipes?

Usually, I would draw and write down the ideas before making any dishes. However, sometimes the food may not turn out like how I wanted it to taste or look. Even so, I learned to keep trying and not give up. Eventually, it will turn out amazing!

Personal tips for your recipe viewers when working with Matcha recipes.

It was my first time experiencing different types of matcha powder. So, it took me a long time to understand each of them, especially trying to distinguish their uses and differences. You definitely must try every different type of matcha powder because everyone has their own preference of taste.

How did you come up with Matcha Butter Toast recipe?

I wanted to create a matcha flavoured butter spread for bread toast that can be eaten along with coffee as a complimentary drink. However, matcha has quite a bitter taste by itself, and it collided with the coffee taste. So, in order to add sweetness to it, I served the matcha butter with gula melaka syrup on the toast.

This recipe is part of the series One Day Meals with Niko Neko Matcha.

How did you find using AJISAI / Matcha powder for this recipe?

AJISAI / Matcha has a strong nutty toasted taste. Now, imagine that nutty matcha taste in butter! It was fun experimenting with this matcha.

What's your biggest challenge in creating these mouth-watering recipes?

Usually, I would draw and write down the ideas before making any dishes. However, sometimes the food may not turn out like how I wanted it to taste or look. Even so, I learned to keep trying and not give up. Eventually, it will turn out amazing!

Personal tips for your recipe viewers when working with Matcha recipes.

It was my first time experiencing different types of matcha powder. So, it took me a long time to understand each of them, especially trying to distinguish their uses and differences. You definitely must try every different type of matcha powder because everyone has their own preference of taste.

How did you come up with Matcha Butter Toast recipe?

I wanted to create a matcha flavoured butter spread for bread toast that can be eaten along with coffee as a complimentary drink. However, matcha has quite a bitter taste by itself, and it collided with the coffee taste. So, in order to add sweetness to it, I served the matcha butter with gula melaka syrup on the toast.

This recipe is part of the series One Day Meals with Niko Neko Matcha.

How did you find using AJISAI / Matcha powder for this recipe?

AJISAI / Matcha has a strong nutty toasted taste. Now, imagine that nutty matcha taste in butter! It was fun experimenting with this matcha.

RECIPE

Matcha Butter Toast

by @greatescape_v

Recipe makes 1 serving.
Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min

Ingredients

1 slice of Bread

Matcha Butter
40g Unsalted butter (softened)
4g AJISAI / Matcha powder (sieved)
4g Sugar
Some Orange Zest

Gula Melaka Syrup
175g Gula melaka (roughly chopped)
75g Water
3pcs Pandan leaves
Pinch of salt

Toppings (or your choice of toppings)
Nuts (roughly chopped)
Fresh fruits

Method For Matcha Butter

Mix unsalted butter, matcha powder, sugar, and some orange zest until well combined.

Storage tip: Store the extras in an airtight container. Consume within 3 days.

Method For Gula Melaka Syrup

Roughly chop the gula melaka so that it can melt easily.
Combine gula melaka, water, and pandan leaves in a saucepan, bring to boil, stirring occasionally.
Turn down to low heat and add a pinch of salt to bring out the flavour. Continue cooking for about 20 – 25 mins.
Remove from heat when the mixture starts to get thickened. The consistency will get a little bit thicker once it cools down.

Storage tip: Store the extras in an airtight container through a sieve. (Remember to let cool completely before closing the cover). Consume within 5 days.

Method To Assemble

Preheat oven to 175 Celsius.
Cut a # halfway through the bread, do not cut all the way through (otherwise it would be a bread cube). Spread Matcha butter over the bread.
Toast for 8 mins or until golden brown.
Add on your choice of toppings and drizzle gula melaka syrup over the toast.

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