Mooncakes are an essential delicacy during the festival, known for their rich taste and are loved by many. Although mooncakes are suitable for enjoying as festive dishes, they are high in calories, so they should be consumed in moderation to avoid weight gain. Next, let’s learn a simple and easy method for making Su-style fresh meat mooncakes.
The required ingredients are divided into two parts: the water-oil dough and the oil pastry dough, as well as the fresh meat filling. The water-oil dough consists of 150 grams of all-purpose flour, 60 grams of pork lard, 25 grams of granulated sugar, and 42 grams of water; the oil pastry dough is made of 100 grams of all-purpose flour and 50 grams of pork lard. For the fresh meat filling, prepare 225 grams of minced pork, accompanied by 20 grams of white sugar, 15 milliliters of honey, 7.5 milliliters of toasted white sesame seeds, 10 milliliters of sesame oil, 7.5 milliliters of soy sauce, 5 milliliters of cooking wine, 6 grams of salt, 5 milliliters of minced ginger, and 5 milliliters of minced garlic, adjusting the proportions according to personal taste.
The steps to make them are as follows:
1. Add all the seasonings to the minced pork and mix well until the filling becomes sticky. 2. Mix and knead the ingredients for both the water-oil dough and the oil pastry dough into smooth doughs. 3. Divide each type of dough into nine equal parts and let them rest for about 15 minutes. 4. Take a small piece of water-oil dough, wrap it around the oil pastry dough, pinch the edges tight, flatten it, and then roll it into an elongated oval shape, rolling up and repeating the rolling and folding motions once more. 5. Finally, roll the dough into a round disc, place the fresh meat filling in the center, wrap it up, and place the seam side down on a baking tray. 6. Gently flatten the dough, brush it with egg yolk, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 7. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the surface turns golden brown, then remove it from the oven.
By following these steps, you can make delicious Su-style fresh meat mooncakes at home. Ensure that all ingredients are ready and pay attention to details during the process to achieve a perfect mooncake.
