Mooncakes
Mooncakes are a traditional Chinese pastry, typically enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This recipe features a sweet red bean filling and a golden brown crust.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Egg wash - 1 egg, beaten
- Red bean paste - 200g
- Melon seeds - 30g
- Salted egg yolks - 8
- Lotus seed paste - 400g
- Vegetable oil - 70g
- Lye water - 1/2 teaspoon
- Golden syrup - 100g
- Cake flour - 200g
Let's Get Started
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake flour, golden syrup, lye water, and vegetable oil. Knead until a dough forms, then cover and let rest for 2 hours.
- Divide the lotus seed paste and red bean paste into 8 equal portions. Wrap each salted egg yolk with a portion of lotus seed paste and red bean paste.
- Roll out the dough and wrap it around the filling. Place the mooncake into a mooncake mold and press firmly.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the mooncakes on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the mooncakes from the oven and brush with egg wash. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the mooncakes cool completely before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 20g
