Green Tea Dip Recipes

20 EASY DIP RECIPES: TACO DIP & MORE!

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, salsa and spices until it's fully smooth. The mixture will start out chunky, but keep whisking until the cream cheese is fully smooth. (It takes a few minutes, so be patient!)
• Place the cheese mixture in the bottom of a circular glass pie plate or other circular dish. Smooth into an even layer.
• Top with the cheese, chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, black olives, and other optional toppings. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, or refrigerate until serving. (Leftovers last up to 3 days refrigerated.)

GREEN TEA DIP

Steps:

• Place tea bags in a heatproof glass or ceramic container that holds more than 1 cup.
• Bring 1 cup of water to a not-quite boil and remove from heat immediately. (Water that has come to a boil should be cooled for about 1 minute before using.)
• Pour water over tea bags and allow the tea to steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove tea bags, squeeze out liquid and discard.
• Allow tea to cool to room temperature.
• If not using immediately, refrigerate (covered) until ready to use. (Depending on the temperature of the room, tea left standing eventually will develop mold.)
• Allow refrigerated tea to come to room temperature before using.
• Place cheese and minced herb in a blender and mix on medium-high speed to blend thoroughly.
• Continue blending until mixture is smooth.
• Gradually add small amounts of the tea concentrate until the mixture is spreadable, as desired.
• Transfer the tea-cream cheese mixture to a covered container and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld.
• Bring mixture back to room temperature before using, either as a spread for toasted bagels or bread at breakfast; as a spread for crackers, sandwiches or wraps; or as a dip for vegetable crudites and toasted tortilla chips.

GREEN TEA TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Bring water and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons matcha. Add 1/2 cup plum liqueur. Let matcha syrup steep and cool.
• Fill another saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to bring water down to a simmer.
• Place egg yolks and 2/3 cup sugar in a large bowl. Set bowl over simmering water and whisk constantly until the mixture is pale yellow and thick ribbons fall from the whisk, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy. Mix in 2 1/4 teaspoons matcha.
• Whip heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Whisk in 2 tablespoons plum liqueur and vanilla extract. Fold in mascarpone mixture until blended and smooth.
• Beat egg whites in a clean glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff, sharp peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the mascarpone cream. Repeat twice more, folding gently until egg whites are incorporated.
• Dip ladyfingers in matcha syrup one at a time until just soaked. Arrange a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom of a 6-quart container. Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone cream on top. Repeat with remaining soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
• Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors combine, at least 4 hours.

MATCHA GREEN TEA DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix the matcha with warm milk until it's smooth.
• Whisk in the mayonnaise and yogurt until smooth; chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Note: Pure Matcha can be purchased at your Japanese grocer, or online.
• It is important that the milk is warm in order to dissolve the Matcha powder.