For those of you who have never tried chia seeds before...yes they are the seeds used to grow Chia pets. When chia seeds absorb liquid, they swell and gelatinize. They are great for making chia seed pudding, which kind of resembles tapioca pudding. Chia seeds are pretty flavorless, which allows to you to play with lots of flavors. Here's a recipe for a matcha pudding.
Matcha Soy Chia Seed Pudding
makes 2 cups of pudding
4 teaspoons matcha powder
6-8 tablespoons sugar, depending on taste
8 teaspoons hot water
1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch salt
1 1/2 cups unsweetened soy milk
1/4 cup chia seeds
1. In a small bowl, mix the matcha powder with the sugar. Add a small amount of hot water and work the powder into a paste. Matcha clumps easily, so don't worry too much if you can't whisk it completely.
