Recipes

Any Tea Chinese Paper-Wrapped Spongecakes

"This is one of my favorite Chinese bakery recipes. As a child, having one of these spongecakes was never enough. They’re also perfect for my palate, not too sweet, and never frosted. Imagine marshmallows and clouds had babies; those babies would be these spongecakes.Traditionally, these are egg and vanilla flavored when you find them in Hong Kong or US Chinatown bakeries. To celebrate Lunar New Year, I’ve infused the milk with tea from World Spice Merchants to make these delicious and auspicious treats. Now we can have tea and fluffy soft spongecakes at the same time. “Work smarter, not harder,” is my motto this year of the rabbit!"Bio: About Kat Lieu - the doyenne and Queen of Asian baking, Kat Lieu is the founder of Subtle Asian Baking and modernasianbaking.com. Her debut cookbook is Modern Asian Baking at Home. Currently, Lieu is a full-time author, activist, and recipe developer. Follow Subtle Asian Baking @katlieu

Fluffy-Like-A-Cloud Chiffon Cake

"From the late 1930s to early 1940s, Ah Ma, my paternal grandmother, learned culinary secrets from restaurants in Vietnam. She passed down only one written recipe, a lemon chiffon cake recipe that I always turn to and treasure. I use about half of the ingredients she used in her recipe (she used 10 to 12 eggs!), and instead of lemon, this regal cloud of a cake is tea-flavored and will serve as the perfect sweet treat or gift during Lunar New Year." Bio: About Kat Lieu - the doyenne and Queen of Asian baking, Kat Lieu is the founder of Subtle Asian Baking and modernasianbaking.com. Her debut cookbook is Modern Asian Baking at Home. Currently, Lieu is a full-time author, activist, and recipe developer. Follow Subtle Asian Baking @katlieu “Excerpted from Modern Asian Baking at Home. © 2022 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. Text © 2022 Kathleen Lieu”

Perfect Pumpkin Tea Cake

10 min

Indulge in the moist and flavorful Pumpkin Tea Cake, perfect for the fall season. Infused with the unique Hojicha powder, it unveils a delightful malty and toasted essence. A touch of Roast Chai, with its warm hints of coriander, cinnamon, and clove, adds depth to the cake. Seasoned just right to let the pumpkin shine, it pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea. Whether baked in a tube pan or as mini-loaves, every bite is a gluten-free indulgence that will leave you craving more.

Kat Lieu's Thick and Cakey Hojicha and Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

50 min

"Confession time! I’ve never been much of a cookie person until I made gigantic monster cookies, like the monster matcha miso cookies in my cookbook, Modern Asian Baking at Home. My verdant and gigantic cookies became an obsession. By substituting matcha powder with hojicha powder, and sprinkling on some sea salt flakes at the end, I’ve created another addictive cookie to obsess over: thiccc and cakey hojicha and miso chocolate chip cookies. I recommend not skipping the miso as it gives the cookies an additional pop of umami. Happy baking!"About Kat Lieu - the doyenne and Queen of Asian baking, Kat Lieu is the founder of Subtle Asian Baking and modernasianbaking.com. Her debut cookbook is Modern Asian Baking at Home. Currently, Lieu is a full-time author, activist, and recipe developer. Follow Subtle Asian Baking @katlieu

Hojicha Maple Latte

Looking for a fresh autumn latte fix? If yes, then Hojicha powder is your new best friend. This delicious green tea powder is finely milled to dissolve easily so it's easy to whisk up, no espresso machine needed. And, unlike the other green tea powder, hojicha is roasted giving it a mocha, caramel like flavor.This Hojicha Maple Latte is malty, warm and toasty, making it perfect for a chilly fall morning. The maple sugar is lighter than syrup and the oat milk is a great compliment to the hojicha that is not too heavy.

Brown Sugar Iced Hojicha Latte

5 min

The Hojicha Iced Latte is a delightful twist on traditional Japanese green tea. With its roasted aroma and cocoa-like texture, hojicha powder is a versatile ingredient. Grab your cocktail shaker and combine it with brown sugar, milk, and ice for a frothy and refreshing beverage. Get creative by adding boba or sweetened condensed milk for a unique twist. Experience the mellow, nutty, and malty flavors in this irresistible latte.