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Tiramisu is the standard dessert in Italian cuisine. In place of espresso, we managed to cook differently using koi cha.
This dish produces unique world of flavor because the bitterness of koi cha which is stronger than "o-usu" strengthen the sweetness. People who think tiramisu as the perfect dessert may be curious about this dish. But this dish will be served elegantly because it is composed of tiramisu and Japanese traditional culture.
The sweetness of castella is to be seasoned with sugar. Generally tiramisu includes a plenty of brandy. Instead of using brandy, we poured matcha liqueur to strengthen aroma of sweet. Let's try to cook.



Ingredients (Makes a bowl in middle size)
·200g (7 oz) mascarpone
·40-50g (1 3/4 oz) sugar
·1 cup whipped cream
·6 pieces sponge cakes
Koi cha
·2 tablespoons matcha
·1/4 cup hot water
·2 tablespoon matcha liqueur
·optional matcha, tea leaves
  
 2 tablespoons matcha liqueur
 optional matcha, tea leaves

To whip mascarpone:
Place mascarpone at room temperature, and soften. Bring into a bowl, and blend well with whisk until creamy. Add sugar, mix.

To whip fresh cream:
Whip fresh cream until it becomes the same stiffness as that of (1) while putting ice on the bottom of bowl. When whipped, mix with (1) briefly.
To prepare koi cha:
Knead strong tea with matcha and hot water, add matcha liqueur and make strong aroma.
To coat castella with strong tea:
Coat the all sides of castella in bite-sized pieces with strong tea added liqueur carefully.
To chill for serving:
Place castella and whipped cream of (4) on glass alternately, chill in refrigerator.
Sprinkle matcha over tiramisu to serve.Add tea leaves, if desired.