{"id":12346,"date":"2020-09-23T11:03:42","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T05:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=12346"},"modified":"2020-09-23T11:03:42","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T05:33:42","slug":"traditional-mooncake-recipe-for-the-mid-autumn-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/traditional-mooncake-recipe-for-the-mid-autumn-festival","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Mooncake Recipe for the Mid-Autumn Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/traditional-mooncake-recipe-for-the-mid-autumn-festival\/#Prepare_the_Filling\" >Prepare the Filling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/traditional-mooncake-recipe-for-the-mid-autumn-festival\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/traditional-mooncake-recipe-for-the-mid-autumn-festival\/#Prepare_the_Dough\" >Prepare the Dough\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/traditional-mooncake-recipe-for-the-mid-autumn-festival\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/traditional-mooncake-recipe-for-the-mid-autumn-festival\/#Mooncakes_Recipe\" >Mooncakes Recipe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a lot to love <a href=\"\/article\/mid-autumn-festival\">about the Mid-Autumn Festival<\/a>, one of the most vibrant festivals in Singapore, and mooncakes are among them. A golden-brown crust hiding dense and delicious fillings and egg yolk in the centre, mooncakes are rich and satisfying like no other desserts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a simplified <\/span>traditional mooncake<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipe that will help you prepare delicious mooncakes for the upcoming Mid-Autumn or <a href=\"\/blog\/spread-mid-autumn-vibes-with-mooncakes-lanterns-family\">Moon Festival<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_the_Filling\"><\/span><b>Prepare the Filling<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span><b><i>Ingredients<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup dried lotus seeds (soaked overnight or at least for 6-8 hours)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\/3 to 3\/4 cup sugar\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 tablespoons coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse the soaked seeds and split in half. Also, make sure to remove the green sprout in the centre as it is bitter and can affect the taste of the mooncake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place these seeds in a vessel filled with water and bring it to a simmer (medium-low heat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the seeds are soft enough to be mashed with a spoon, drain them. Put these seeds with sugar in a food processor and blend until you see a smooth paste. You may also need a splash of water in this step<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, transfer this puree into a saucepan, and cook over medium heat. Stir it continuously until you get a thickened consistency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the puree is ready, add coconut oil and remove it from the heat. Keep it aside for some time and get started with the dough.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_the_Dough\"><\/span><b>Prepare the Dough\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span><b><i>Ingredients<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/4 cup golden syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\/2 teaspoon alkaline water or sodium bicarbonate solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a large bowl and whisk the golden syrup, vegetable oil, and alkaline water together<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then add the flour and knead it into a dough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the bowl with a soft cloth and plastic wrap for around 45-60 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mooncakes_Recipe\"><\/span><b>Mooncakes Recipe<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, preheat the oven to 350\u00b0 F<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take small dough balls and flatten them like discs using flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Divide the lotus seed filling into equal round balls. Place a filling ball in the centre of a disc and fold it covering the ball. Now, place this ball into the mooncake mould and form the perfect mooncake (you can use whichever mould you have)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake these mooncakes for 8 minutes at 350\u00b0 F. Meantime you will have to whisk an egg with water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take out the mooncakes and let them cool for 10 minutes before brushing them with this egg wash. Again, bake the cakes for 10-15 minutes, or until you see them turning golden brown from the top.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is good practice to store the mooncakes in air-tight jars once cool. Gift these mooncakes to friends or enjoy yourself at home. As an added tip, keep the mooncakes in the container for at least two days before consumption as it helps in releasing the oil and making the cakes more shiny and supple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or, you can always opt for <\/span><a href=\"\/mooncakes\">mooncake delivery<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Ferns N Petals in Singapore if you are running out of time or have something come up last minute. Also, a perfect option if baking is not your thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a lot to love about the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most vibrant festivals in Singapore, and mooncakes are among them. A golden-brown crust hiding dense and delicious fillings and egg yolk in the centre, mooncakes are rich and satisfying like no other desserts.\u00a0 Here is a simplified traditional mooncake recipe that will help [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":12347,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2204,2197],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12346"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12346"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12348,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12346\/revisions\/12348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12347"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}