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Mixed-filling mooncakes, blending savory and sweet elements, are a cherished traditional treat during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The crafting process is remarkably straightforward.
1. Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Elaborate Mixed-Filling Mooncakes
Mixed-filling baked mooncakes, blending savory and sweet elements, are a cherished traditional treat during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The crafting process is remarkably straightforward.
PART 1: PREPARE INGREDIENTS
- 250g plain flour
- 155g sugar syrup
(meaning the syrup has a sticky consistency) - 45ml cooking oil - 7g smooth peanut butter (available in supermarkets) - A pinch of salt - Filling ingredients:
150g diced Chinese sausage; 100g preserved lotus seeds; 70g preserved kumquat; 100g sugar-coated lard; 50g candied ginger; 100g candied water chestnuts; 50g candied winter melon; 70g roasted cashews; 70g roasted peanuts; 50g roasted melon seeds; 20g roasted sesame seeds; 70g sugar syrup; 100ml Mai Quế Lộ liquor or fragrant wine; 80g roasted glutinous rice flour.
Afterward, gently press and shape the dough into balls, then carefully flatten and place them on a tray lined with non-stick paper.
