Recipes with Tea

Whole Foods Podcast did a podcast all about tea, and one segment about cooking with tea, using the following recipes

Jasmine Green Tea Rice
Ingredients:
Jasmine Rice
Gen Mai Cha Green Tea

Preparation:
Brew two cups of tea for one minute and set aside
Toast the rice on medium heat
Add brewed tea and cook as you would normal rice
Garnish with sliced almonds and scallions

Earl Grey Poached Chicken
Ingredients
10 Earl Grey Teabags
1 Tsp Sea Salt
1/2 Fresh Lemon
2 Tbsp Honey
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Preparation
Brew Earl Grey in 6 cups of water for one minute, and remove the bags
Add salt, juice from lemon, and honey
Add chicken and simmer for ten minutes

Chai-Poached Dried Fruit
Ingredients
2 Cups Prepared Chai Tea
2 Cups of Dried Fruit (try a combination of apricots, figs, prunes, cherries, or raisins!)

Preparation
Poach for ten minutes until the fruit plumps up. Be careful not to overcook or the fruit will become mushy
Strain out the fruit, but don't through away the liquid, it makes a great drink for later!

I have not yet tried any of the recipes, but when I do, I'll let you know!