Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Desserts
Bánh Trung Thu Hạt Sen (Traditional Baked Lotus Seed Mooncake)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 300g lotus seed paste
- • 100g crab roe
- • 60g sugar
- • 250g wheat flour
- • 120g golden syrup
- • 60ml vegetable oil
- • 2 duck egg yolks
- • 1/2 tsp five-spice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fold the cooked crab roe, sugar, and five-spice into the lotus seed paste.
2
Phase 2
Knead the flour, golden syrup, and oil into a soft dough.
3
Phase 3
Divide the dough and wrap each portion around the filling.
4
Phase 4
Shape in a mooncake mold and place on a tray.
5
Phase 5
Brush with egg yolk and bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Cool completely, then brush with oil and rest overnight.