Purple Sweet Potato Coconut Mooncakes
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, mooncakes remain the traditional treat symbolizing reunion. With countless varieties on offer, store-bought mooncakes can be pricey and may not match your family's taste preferences, while homemade versions typically require an oven. This recipe proves you don't need one: a simple, no-oven method for soft, glutinous, and fragrant mooncakes that stay tender even when cooled and won't leave you feeling overheated, no matter how many you enjoy.
Ingredients
Purple Sweet Potato
100g
Glutinous Rice Flour
60g
Corn Starch
20g
Corn Oil
10g
Milk
as needed
Egg Yolk
2
Desiccated Coconut
100g
Sugar
30g
Milk Powder
30g
Condensed Milk
20g
Corn Oil
as needed
Instructions
1
Step 1
Prepare the main ingredients: purple sweet potato, glutinous rice flour, and corn starch.
2
Step 2
Steam 100g of purple sweet potato until cooked, then mash it into a paste.
3
Step 3
Add the glutinous rice flour, corn starch, and a suitable amount of milk, plus a little oil, and knead into a medium-soft dough.
4
Step 4
Place in a plastic bag and let it rest for at least 1 hour.
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Step 5
Filling ingredients: 2 egg yolks, 100g desiccated coconut, 30g milk powder, 30g sugar, 20g condensed milk, and corn oil as needed. Butter can be used for a richer flavor.
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Step 6
Divide the coconut filling and purple sweet potato dough into small portions separately — about 25g each for the coconut filling, and about 30g each for the purple sweet potato dough.
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Step 7
Place a few carrot slices on the steamer to prevent sticking, or brush with a layer of oil.
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Step 8
Flatten the purple sweet potato dough and wrap it around the coconut filling.
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Step 9
Pinch the opening closed using your thumb and forefinger, and shape into an oval.
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Step 10
Brush the mold with a layer of oil in advance, then place the coconut-filled purple sweet potato balls inside and flatten them.
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Step 11
Place the molded mooncakes on top of the carrot slices.
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Step 12
Place in a pot of boiling water and steam over high heat for about 8 minutes before serving.
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Step 13
The finished product is delicious and stays soft even after cooling.
