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Matcha Green Tea Puto

This recipe is a twist on a classic Filipino snack: puto. This version has the addition of green tea matcha powder which gives it a green tea taste and color.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword green tea, matcha, sweets
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 36 mini puto
Calories 42kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup cake flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp green tea powder (matcha)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ cup fresh milk

Instructions

  • In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, sugar, baking powder, green tea powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine the water, egg whites and fresh milk. Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer), beat the mixture at low speed for 5 minutes.
  • Add the sifted dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Strain the batter into another bowl to ensure there are no lumps.
  • Lightly brush a mini muffin pan with vegetable oil. Fill muffin pan ¾ full with the batter.
  • Steam the puto on high heat for 5-7 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the puto comes out clean.
  • Carefully remove the muffin pan from the heat and allow to cool at least 30 seconds before removing the puto from the muffin pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg