Adzuki Mooncake

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3
Adzuki Mooncake recipe for a traditional Asian dessert
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours 10 min

Ready In

2 hours 40 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

Pastry :
1/3 cup golden syrup
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
Adzuki Bean Filling :
1 1/2 cups dry adzuki beans
4 cups water
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup white sugar , or more to taste
2 tablespoons wheat starch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg yolk , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
431
Sugar
25g
Fat
15g
Adzuki Mooncakes are a traditional Asian dessert enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which celebrates the harvest and full moon. These sweet pastries are typically filled with red bean paste, made from adzuki beans, sugar, and oil. While somewhat labor-intensive to make, they are a delicious and traditional treat to be enjoyed with family and friends.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, combine the adzuki beans and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1-2 hours, or until beans are soft.
2.Drain the beans and mash them in a large bowl. Stir in the peanut oil and white sugar.
3.In a separate bowl, mix together the wheat starch and all-purpose flour. Gradually add to the bean mixture, stirring until a thick paste is formed.
4.In another bowl, combine the golden syrup, peanut oil, baking soda, and salt. Slowly stir in the cake flour until a dough is formed.
5.Roll the dough into small balls and flatten into disks. Spoon a small amount of the bean filling onto each disk. Fold the edges of the disk up around the filling and press the top closed.
6.Place the mooncakes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk.
7.Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

PROS

Adzuki Mooncakes are a traditional Asian dessert enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

They are sweet and flavorful, and contain high amounts of protein and fiber due to the adzuki beans.

CONS

These pastries contain high amounts of sugar and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation.

They are also somewhat labor-intensive to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Adzuki beans used in this recipe are a good source of protein and fiber, making them a healthy addition to any diet.
They are also rich in iron, magnesium, and potassium, and have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

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