also: まっちゃしお
noun
matcha salt; green tea salt
A condiment made by mixing powdered green tea (matcha) with salt. Used as a seasoning for tempura, grilled foods, and other dishes.
天ぷらに抹茶塩をつけて食べると、風味が引き立ちます。
Dipping tempura in matcha salt brings out the flavor.
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This matcha salt has a rich green tea aroma and a mild saltiness.
Compound of 抹茶 (matcha, 'powdered green tea') and 塩 (shio, 'salt'). The reading まっちゃじお is a common rendaku (sequential voicing) form.