Banh Trung Thu

Banh Trung Thu, also known as Mooncake, is a traditional Vietnamese pastry typically enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Ingredients - Serves 8

In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, vegetable oil, and water. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into balls.
Take a dough ball and flatten it with your palm. Place a salted egg yolk and a spoonful of lotus seed paste in the center.
Wrap the dough around the filling, sealing it completely. Roll it into a smooth ball.
Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Brush the mooncakes with egg wash.
Place the mooncakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle melon seeds on top of each mooncake.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the mooncakes turn golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool before serving.