Three-Layer Matcha Latte with Dalgona Candy

NICOLEYONG93
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NIKO NEKO

As an interactive multimedia designer, Nicole's keen eye for visuals is translated into baking, one of her recent pastime pursuits that she picked up during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Since the reignition of her passion in baking and a bread-lover herself, she started to create her own recipes such as breads, desserts and drinks. Her recipes a must-try for anyone who wants to learn, as they are simple, down-to-earth and achieves that deliciously eye-catching result.

"What makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo."

Nicole / @nicoleyong93

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INTERVIEW WITH @nicoleyong93

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with this recipe? Why did you choose Matcha / Houjicha / Genmaicha for this recipe?

Before deciding on which powder to use for each recipe, I will imagine the taste, whether it matches with other ingredients in the recipe. Then, I will visualise the outcome of the creations on how it will look like with Matcha, Houjicha and Genmaicha. Sometimes, it’s so hard to decide because these 3 flavours are equally good!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with this recipe? Why did you choose Matcha / Houjicha / Genmaicha for this recipe?

Before deciding on which powder to use for each recipe, I will imagine the taste, whether it matches with other ingredients in the recipe. Then, I will visualise the outcome of the creations on how it will look like with Matcha, Houjicha and Genmaicha. Sometimes, it’s so hard to decide because these 3 flavours are equally good!

RECIPE

Three-Layer Matcha Latte with Dalgona Candy

by @nicoleyong93

Ingredients

Three-layer Matcha
2 tsp REN / Matcha powder
80ml Almond milk (or other milk)
80ml Water
1 cup of Espresso
Ice cubes

Dalgona candy
50g White sugar
½tsp Baking soda

Method To Assemble

Melt the sugar with continuous stirring in medium heat. When it starts melting, turn the heat to low until the sugar melts off completely.
Add in baking soda and stir until it turns into a coffee caramel colour and then turn off the heat.
Pour over baking mat and let it cool completely.
Crush the Dalgona candy into smaller pieces and put aside.
In a glass, add in some ice cubes.
Whisk REN / Matcha powder with 5 tbsp of water evenly and pour into the glass.
Add in almond milk and water. (Water is used to dilute almond milk so it doesn't overpower the matcha)
Place crushed Dalgona candy on top.
Pour over the espresso and it's ready to serve.

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