Green tea jelly japan

• 1 tsp agar (or 5g gelatine powder or use gelatine strips, soak and follow instructions on packet) 
• green tea powder (1 ½ tbsp. macha) 
• 1/4  boiling water (and 1 ½ cups room temperature water) 
• 4 tbsps caster sugar 
• azuki bean

Fruit Dessert japan

a bittersweet treat for summer that’s quick and easy to prepare

ingredients

serves

2

time 25mins

• 3 1/2fl oz water
• 4oz white sugar
• juice and zest of 2 limes
• 1/2 pineapple, cut into 2.5cm (1in) chunks
• 2 bananas, cut into 4cm (1 1/2in) pieces
• 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and quartered
• 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in cold water for 2 hours

instructions

put the water, half the sugar, the lime juice and zest in a small pan

bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes or until thick and syrupy

thread the fruit on to the skewers

scatter over the remaining sugar evenly

heat a griddle or grill and cook until the fruit is golden and slightly charred, turning occasionally

drizzle with the lime syrup