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Mugicha Ice Cream Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup roasted mugicha (barley tea)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Special Equipment Needed:
- Ice cream maker
- Blender or food processor

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and add roasted mugicha. Let steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and discard the tea leaves.
4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Temperature: Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions
Serving Size: 8-10

Nutritional Information: Not available

Substitutions for Ingredients
- Heavy cream can be replaced with coconut cream or almond milk
- Whole milk can be replaced with almond milk
- Granulated sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar or honey

Variations:
- Add 1/4 cup of chopped roasted almonds for a crunchy texture
- Add 1/4 cup of matcha powder for a green tea flavor
- Add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor

Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any tea leaves.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight before freezing in an ice cream maker.

Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions:
Not applicable.

Presentation Ideas:
Serve in a bowl or cone with a drizzle of roasted mugicha syrup and a sprinkle of roasted almonds.

Garnishes:
Roasted mugicha syrup, roasted almonds, matcha powder, cocoa powder.

Pairings:
Matcha green tea, roasted almonds, chocolate.

Suggested Side Dishes:
Matcha green tea cake, roasted almond cookies.

Troubleshooting Advice:
- Make sure to strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any tea leaves.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight before freezing in an ice cream maker.

Food Safety Advice:
Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Food History:
Mugicha is a traditional Japanese tea made from roasted barley. It has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor and is often served cold.

Flavor Profiles:
Nutty, sweet, and slightly roasted.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve in a bowl or cone with a drizzle of roasted mugicha syrup and a sprinkle of roasted almonds.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Refreshing, Nutty, Malty, Creamy