Matcha financiers, Yuzu curd

Here I offer you a fusion and gluten-free version of a classic French pastry revisited with Japanese ingredients. Financiers are small, dense and soft, with a thin, slightly golden crust. Wheat flour is replaced with rice flour (or gluten-free pastry flour) and matcha tea powder is added, which gives a natural green color and a vegetal and slightly bitter taste. These little financiers are topped with a yuzu curd and voila! Enjoy!

The brown butter adds a roasted note that balances the sweetness. The matcha complements the almond flour and adds character to the dish. This individual serving cooks quickly, keeps well, and is perfect for a snack or dessert, especially when served with yuzu curry. The recipe is simple, requires no special equipment, and can be adapted to suit your needs.

Preparation time 20 mins

Cooking time 25 mins

Total time 45 mins

Cooking method: traditional

Difficulty: beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

For 10 to 12 financiers
60 g of almond powder
30 g of rice flour
100 g of icing sugar
1 tsp matcha tea (culinary grade)
4 egg whites (approx. 120 g)
80 g of unsalted butter
1 pinch of salt
For the yuzu curd
100 g yuzu jam
2 egg yolks
40g sugar (adjust according to the jam )
40 g butter
1 tsp cornstarch

Preparation

1
Preparation of financiers
2
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
3
Melt the butter over medium heat until it turns a hazelnut color. Strain if necessary. Set aside.
4
In a bowl, mix the almond powder, rice flour, icing sugar, salt and matcha (sifted).
5
Add the unbeaten egg whites. Mix with a spatula.
6
Stir in the melted butter. The dough should be smooth.
7
Pour the batter into lightly greased financier molds.
8
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The edges should be golden brown.
9
Let cool on a wire rack before coating.
10
Preparation of yuzu curd
11
In a saucepan, mix the yuzu jam, sugar if using and egg yolks.
12
Add the starch and whisk well.
13
Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened (5 to 8 minutes). Do not boil.
14
Off the heat, stir in the butter in pieces. Mix until melted.
15
Optional: Pass through a sieve for a smooth texture.
16
Allow to cool before using.
17
Assembly
18
Using a small spoon or a piping bag, spread the yuzu curd over the cooled financiers.
19
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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