When eating mooncakes, red bean paste filling is often the top choice for many people. It is not only delicious but also beneficial for health. Red bean paste is mainly made from mung beans, hence it comes with its own health properties. Want to try making red bean paste mooncake filling yourself? Follow the steps below:
First, thoroughly wash the mung beans and soak them for a whole day until the bean skins come off easily. Then, gently knead and rub the mung beans to remove all the skins, although this process might be a bit tedious.
Next, add the peeled mung beans to double the amount of water, cook in a pressure cooker for about 30 minutes until it turns into a smooth red bean paste. Here’s a tip: you can put crushed ice, mung beans, and other ingredients in a juicer, blend on high speed for 10 seconds, mix slightly, then blend for another 20 seconds for a better texture.
As for making the sugar syrup, it’s simple – boil 650 grams of caster sugar with 600 milliliters of water, cool it down, and store it in the fridge for later use, making it convenient for anytime use.
While enjoying red bean paste mooncakes, pay attention to the recommended individuals: especially suitable for those with poisoning, eye diseases, hypertension, edema, and conjunctivitis. However, not everyone is suitable for consuming mung bean paste, especially for those with a cold constitution, as it may cause diarrhea; when taking cold medicines like Andrographis paniculata, it’s also advised to avoid eating mung beans to prevent gastrointestinal irritation. Moreover, considering seasonal factors, reduce consumption in winter and spring, while it can be moderately increased in summer and autumn.
Many times, delicious food may be tempting but daunting due to not knowing how to make it. Mastering the method of making red bean paste mooncake filling as described above not only allows you to easily enjoy the fun of homemade delicacies but also ensures a healthy diet, a win-win situation.
