Matcha and Azuki (sweet red bean paste) Mousse

Matcha and Azuki (sweet red bean paste) Mousse

Ingredients

For Azuki Mousse

• 7oz (200g) azuki (sweet red bean paste)
  
• ⅓ cup (90g) milk
• 1 ¼ tsp (5g) unflavored powdered gelatine
• 2 Tbsp (30g) water
• ⅔ cup (160g) heavy whipping cream

For Matcha Mousse

• 2 ¼ Tbsp (15g) matcha powder
• ⅕ cup (40g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240g) milk
• 1 ¼ tsp (5g) unflavored powdered gelatine
• 2 Tbsp (30g) water
• ⅔ cup (160g) heavy whipping cream

Preparation - For both mousses

• Place 2 Tbsp of water in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tsp of gelatine powder over the water, then stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the gelatine absorbs all the water.

Instructions

For Azuki Mousse:

Step 1: Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2: Add azuki to the milk and mix well.

Step 3: Add the prepared gelatine to the azuki mixture, stirring well until the gelatine is completely dissolved. Let the mixture cool.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until slightly thickened.

Step 5: Add half of the heavy cream to the azuki mixture and mix well.

Step 6: Add the rest of the heavy cream and mix well.

Step 7: Pour the mousse into your chosen glasses or cups, filling them up to halfway. Place them in the refrigerator.

For Matcha mousse

Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix the matcha powder and sugar together. Gradually add milk, and stir well after each addition to ensure the matcha powder is completely dissolved.

Step 2: Pour the matcha mixture through a strainer into a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 3: Add the prepared gelatine to the matcha mixture, mixing well until the gelatine is completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool.

Step 4: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until slightly thickened.

Step 5: Add half of the heavy cream in a matcha mixture and mix well.

Step 6: Add the rest of the heavy cream and mix well.

Step 7: Pour the matcha mousse over the refrigerated azuki mousse. Return the glasses to the refrigerator.

Step 8: Decorate with additional whipped cream or sprinkle of matcha powder as desired.