Mooncakes (yuebing) are inseparable from the Mid-Autumn Festival, which celebrates family reunion in autumn. Their round shape stands for completeness and unity.
A thin, golden-baked syrup-dough shell encloses a dense lotus-seed paste filling; ornate patterns are pressed in with a wooden mould.
Servings8 pieces
Time120 min (+ maturing)
LevelAdvanced
Ingredients
Golden syrup★150 g
Wheat flour★220 g
Lotus paste (or red bean paste)★400 g
Lye water★1 tsp
Vegetable oil50 ml
Egg yolk (for brushing)1
Salted egg yolks (optional)8
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Mix syrup, oil and lye water, knead in flour, let rest.
2
Shape lotus paste into balls, enclosing salted yolk if using.
3
Portion the dough, flatten and wrap the filling.
4
Press into a mooncake mould and form the pattern.
5
Brush with egg yolk and bake golden, mature for a few days.
Make it original
Golden syrup, lotus paste and mooncake moulds are in the Asia Boutique.
