Strawberry & Matcha Parfait

Makes 4 Servings

Cooking + Prep Time:  35 minutes

Ingredients:

For the matcha kanten

• 2 tsp. of matcha
• 1 tbsp. of water, filtered
• 15 fluid oz. of water, filtered
• 1 & 3/4 oz. of sugar, granulated
• 2 tsp. of kanten/agar agar powder

For the parfait

• Strawberries, fresh
• Ice cream, vanilla

Instructions:

1. In small-sized bowl, stir 1 tbsp. water and 2 tsp. matcha together, making a paste with a smooth consistency. Set the bowl aside.

2. Boil water, kanten powder and sugar together till you have a rolling boil, while stirring frequently. Make sure all sugar has dissolved completely.

3. Turn stove top burner off. Add matcha paste to pot. Stir till mixed well. Pour this mixture into 8” square baking pan and allow it to set.

4. Once the mixture has set, place in refrigerator for two hours for chilling. Cut it into small sized blocks.

5. Scoop ice cream in individual bowls. Top with fresh strawberry slices and then kanten/matcha cubes. Serve promptly.