FOOD NEWS
Use Trader Joe's Green Tea And Yuzu Spread For More Than You Think
BY CLAIRE REDDEN
Trader Joe’s is home to many delicious, unexpected ingredients, including the new seasonal Green Tea and Yuzu spread which has many uses from sweet to savory.
With notes of lemongrass, ginger, orange peel, green tea, apple, lemon, and yuzu — a hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit — the spread is a no-brainer addition to sweet dishes.
Pair the spread with pancakes, waffles, French toast, muffins, and any citrus or matcha-flavored baked goods, or use it as a garnish on sweets like ice cream.
If you prefer savory foods, use the spread to add a layered citrusy, umami dimension to meat, veggie marinades, dipping sauces, salad dressings, or even sandwiches.
For savory dishes, pair the sauce with spicy ingredients like chili peppers in a marinade or lean into Japanese cuisine and pair it with miso paste, soy sauce, and ponzu sauce.
You can also put the spread to good use in drinks, whether to enhance sparkling water and lemonade or to mix into martinis, highballs, or margaritas.