Genmai-cha

Recipesfull introduces to you: Japanese Recipes. (Genmai-cha). Once upon a time, tea was expensive. This became a way of stretching money and still tastes great.

Brief

Prep 1min

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 11 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 cups

Genmai-cha

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown rice

4 cups water

4 teaspoons green tea leaves

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Put the rice in a small skillet and toast over medium-low heat until it turns dark in spots. Move to a small saucepan. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to steep 3 minutes more. Add the tea and let it steep another 3 minutes. Strain and discard the rice and tea leaves from the liquid. Serve the tea hot.

Nutritional Information

Genmai-cha

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 24.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.7g 2%

Carbohydrates: 4.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Fat: 0.2g

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 1.2mcg

Calcium: 10.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 10.6mg 4%

Potassium: 15.3mg

Sodium: 8.1mg

Calories From Fat: 2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.