A little about this dish
Hello, foodie! This smoothie is a wonderful blend of Japanese tradition, modernity, and of course, the enchanting flavor of Chervil. Known for its delicate anise-like flavor, Chervil complements beautifully with traditional Japanese Matcha and the sweetness of honeydew melons.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Chervil — A handful — washed, plus a few leaves for garnish
- Matcha green tea powder — 1 tablespoon
- Honeydew melon — 2 cups — cantaloupe, cubed, plus a few thin slices for garnish
- Banana — 1 — sliced
- Almond milk — 1 cup — unsweetened
- Ice cubes — 1 cup
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🥛🍵💫Add almond milk and matcha green tea powder into the blender. Blend until well combined.
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Step 2 — 🍀🍈🍌🌀Include chervil, honeydew melon cubes, and banana slices to the base. Blend until smooth.
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Step 3 — 🧊🍨💨Add ice cubes to the mixture and blend until you get a frosty consistency.
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Step 4 — 🍹🍈🍵🌿Pour the smoothie into glasses, garnish with melon slices, matcha powder and chervil. Serve immediately with bamboo straws.
A final fox tip
If you'd like a bit of a twist, you could add a touch of grated ginger for some heat, or switch out almond milk for coconut milk. Feel free to experiment and make it your own! This smoothie is also a great way to get kids in the kitchen, they can help add the ingredients into the blender and press the buttons, under supervised guidance. Fun fact: In Japan, 'Melon' often refers to a luxury fruit, highly coveted and often used as an expensive gift!