The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and homemade mooncakes have become a popular choice for many families. Matcha snowskin mooncakes are loved for their unique flavor. Below are detailed instructions on how to make them and the required ingredients.
The necessary ingredients include: 45g glutinous rice flour, 35g sticky rice flour, 20g cake flour (wheat starch), 190g milk, 50g sugar, 20ml vegetable oil, a suitable amount of plums as fruit filling, and cake flour (roasted glutinous rice flour) as dusting powder.
The preparation steps are as follows:
1. Mix the milk, sugar, and vegetable oil until well-combined. 2. Add glutinous rice flour, sticky rice flour, and cake flour, continue stirring until a smooth batter forms. 3. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes, then steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. After steaming, stir vigorously until smooth, let it cool before adding matcha powder and mix well to create the matcha snowskin. 4. Divide the snowskin and filling into 40g and 35g balls respectively, dust hands with cake flour to prevent sticking, flatten the snowskin and wrap it around the filling, seal tightly. 5. Dust the mold with cake flour to prevent sticking, remove excess flour, place the filled dough into the mold, press down firmly, unmold to shape the mooncake. 6. Refrigerate the finished mooncakes overnight for better texture and a chewy, not hard crust.
While enjoying the mooncakes, pay attention to the following:
– In terms of tasting order, it is recommended to start with savory before sweet to fully savor the different flavors of each mooncake. – Mooncakes are best paired with light tea to refresh the palate and enhance the taste experience. – Ensure the freshness of the mooncakes to avoid deterioration of the filling from long-term storage, especially for those prone to spoilage, consume promptly after purchase. – Consume in moderation as mooncakes are high in sugar and fat, overconsumption may lead to indigestion, especially for the elderly, children, and those with sensitive stomachs.
By following the above steps, you can easily make delicious matcha snowskin mooncakes at home and celebrate the joyous festival with your family.
