Imperial Mooncake (帝王月饼)

The 帝王月饼 (Imperial Mooncake) is a traditional Chinese delicacy that originated from the Imperial Cuisine of the Qing Dynasty. This mooncake is known for its exquisite appearance and rich flavors, making it a popular choice for special occasions and festivals.

Imperial Mooncake (帝王月饼)

Ingredients

  • 500g lotus seed paste
  • 100g melon seeds
  • 200g golden syrup
  • 100g peanut oil
  • 800g wheat flour
  • 8 salted egg yolks

Instructions

  1. Mix the wheat flour and peanut oil together to form a dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Divide the lotus seed paste into 8 equal portions and wrap each portion around a salted egg yolk.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and wrap each portion around a lotus seed paste ball.
  4. Press each mooncake into a mooncake mold and place them on a baking tray.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
25 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Baking tray Mooncake mold

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the 帝王月饼 as a dessert during traditional Chinese festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Tips & tricks

For a glossy finish, brush the mooncakes with a thin layer of egg wash before baking.

Cost

$20