Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 2
Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang) Recipe
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Prep

35 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g winter melon , strips , candied , chopped
60 g sesame seeds , toasted
65 g caster sugar
80 g glutinous-rice flour , cooked ( koh fun )
120 ml water
2 tablespoons oil
150 g high-protein flour , sifted
150 g plain flour
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 tablespoon golden syrup
100 g shortening
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
150 ml water
120 g plain flour , sifted
100 g shortening
1 egg , beaten with 1/8 tsp salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
285
Sugar
25g
Fat
12g
Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang) is a traditional Chinese pastry that originated in Guangdong Province. It is a pastry with a sweet and delicious filling made with candied winter melon and sesame seeds, wrapped in a flaky pastry skin. The name of the pastry translates to 'wife cake' which is said to commemorate a wife's hard work and dedication in preparing the dish. It is a favorite among locals and a must-try for tourists visiting the area.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked glutinous-rice flour, high-protein flour, plain flour, and caster sugar. Mix well.
2.Add in the golden syrup, shortening, vanilla essence, and 150ml of water. Mix until the dough forms.
3.Knead the dough until it is smooth and pliable.
4.In a frying pan, add the oil and cook the winter melon for 2-3 minutes until it softens.
5.Add the sesame seeds and 65g of caster sugar, mix until everything is well combined.
6.Divide the dough into small balls.
7.Roll out each ball into a small disc.
8.Add the winter melon filling to the center of the disc.
9.Lift the sides of the disc and pinch to seal the filling inside.
10.Place the filled dough onto a baking tray.
11.Brush each dough with the beaten egg mixture.
12.Preheat your oven to 180 C and bake for 20 minutes.
13.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

The Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang) is a delicious and traditional Chinese dessert that is sweet and flavorful.

It is a great snack for tea time or an after-dinner treat.

CONS

The Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang) is high in sugar and calories.

It is not suitable for people watching their sugar or calorie intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The winter melon in Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang) is rich in vitamin C, calcium, and potassium.
It is also believed to help with digestion and detoxification of the body.

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