Matcha Salt

Matcha Salt

Last Updated on February 14, 2021

If you are looking for a different Japanese condiment, this one is perfect for you! Matcha Salt it is! It is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, super easy to make and it sure is different.

What is Matcha Salt?

Matcha Salt [抹茶塩] is literally a blend of matcha powder and fine sea salt. In some cases, it also has seaweed powder in it. It isn’t a everyday salt but would be a great addition to your recipe. Although this is flavored salt, it’s not really a seasoning. It’s actually a condiment because you don’t really cook with it.

The most common ways to use Matcha salt is serving with tempra. While the sweet & savory soy sauce base dipping sauce is typically the way to eat tempra with, salt is an another way. And the matcha salt is a bit more luxury version of it!

If you are not tempra fan (like us), it’s also great with grilled or roasted veggies or chilled tofu!

The Taste

Most people would associate the flavor of matcha to be something bitter. But matcha (or green tea) also has a hint of umami flavor in it. Now, for the matcha salt, yes, you can certainly taste the bitterness. However since it’s blended with salt, the bitterness becomes milder and the unami flavor gets enhanced. You just need try it to taste!

The Ingredients

  • 1 part matcha powder
  • 1 part fine sea salt

Regarding the blending ratio, we find 1:1  is perfect for our palette. Of course, if you like more bitter or salty element adjust the amount of each ingredients.

The Brief Steps

It’s so simple that there isn’t much explanations needed. LOL. Matcha salt is not something you use a lot so we’d recommend make a small batch at a time.

Have matcha powder, fine sea salt, and a little bowl ready.

 

Blend an equal part of both ingredients. In this picture, we used 1/2 tsp each.

 

Mix until well blended. Done!

 

Print Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Matcha Salt

If you are looking for a different Japanese condiment, this one is perfect for you! Matcha Salt it is! It is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, super easy to make and it sure is different.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces & Condiments
Cuisine: Japanese, Japanese Inspired, Vegan
Servings: 0
Author: Plant-Based Matters

Ingredients

  • 1 part matcha powder
  • 1 part fine sea salt

Instructions

  • Combine 1:1 ratio of matcha powder and fine sea salt in a bowl. Mix until well blended.

Notes

  • It's not everyday salt so make a small amount.
  • If you make extra, store in an airtight container and keep it at the room temperature.
Did you make this recipe?Mention @plantbased_matters or tag #plantbased_matters!

 


Related Posts

Sweet & Savory Simmered Daikon Radish

Sweet & Savory Simmered Daikon Radish

Last Updated on June 3, 2023 Do you adore daikon radish or perhaps it’s the first time you heard such a name? Either way, try this Sweet & Savory Simmered Daikon Radish which is an authentic Japanese style dish made simple! It’s vegan and oil-free, […]

Soba Noodles with Umeboshi Paste & Matcha

Soba Noodles with Umeboshi Paste & Matcha

Last Updated on June 3, 2023 Are you looking for a new way of cooking soba noodles? This Soba Noodles with Umeboshi Paste & Matcha is very unique creation that will elevate your palette. It’s subtle but sophisticated and somewhat luxurious. It’s vegan (always), gluten-free […]



Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.