Traditional Mixed Nuts Mooncake was my dad's perennial favourite. At that time I couldn't understand why this festive traditional mooncake was most enjoyed by the older folks. But nowadays, I too have slowly acquired the taste for this sweet, salty and nutty variety. These cakes are best cut in small wedges, savoured by small delicate bites and not by the mouthfuls, and they are best enjoyed with a pot of hot Chinese tea.
Recipe for Traditional Mixed Nuts Mooncake
Ingredients (Dough)
150 gm superfine flour, sifted90 ml golden syrup38 ml vegetable oil2 ml alkaline waterEgg wash - 1 whole egg + 1 tsp water, mix well and strain. Method Mix syrup, oil and alkaline water thoroughly with a handwhisk.Sift in flour, mix well with spatula and let rest for 2 hours or more, till it doesn't stick to the hands.Knead lightly on a floured surface.Weigh out 55 gm of dough, roll into balls and set aside.
Ingredients (Filling)
30 gm walnuts, toasted and chopped30 gm almonds, toasted and c…
Recipe for Traditional Mixed Nuts Mooncake
Ingredients (Dough)
150 gm superfine flour, sifted90 ml golden syrup38 ml vegetable oil2 ml alkaline waterEgg wash - 1 whole egg + 1 tsp water, mix well and strain. Method Mix syrup, oil and alkaline water thoroughly with a handwhisk.Sift in flour, mix well with spatula and let rest for 2 hours or more, till it doesn't stick to the hands.Knead lightly on a floured surface.Weigh out 55 gm of dough, roll into balls and set aside.
Ingredients (Filling)
30 gm walnuts, toasted and chopped30 gm almonds, toasted and c…
Lovely photos and brought back some memories to me when i went for holiday years back ago.
ReplyDeletePerhaps it's time to go for another holiday...:)
DeleteNice photos ... trust you had a good trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris... I did have an enjoyable and relaxing trip!
DeleteThe black and white photos look very classic. Such colourful macarons!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes there're a variety of macarons in many of the cafes! Not cheap though!
DeleteHi Cheah, I love this carefree places where you can stroll along at your own pace. Am I getting old?
ReplyDeleteOf course not, Kimmy. I do like to stroll along all these places, without a care in the world and enjoying the songs, music, tricks, rendered by the Buskers.
DeleteHi Cheah! I was there just last year December.
ReplyDeleteNice shots and Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, Chef. Believe that you too have had a wonderful time there!
DeleteVery nice pictures taken especially those black and white.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann.... just trying out black and white clicks for a change!
DeleteI love those black and white clicks..beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angie! Will post more later!
DeleteNice pics:D looks like taken by a pro!
ReplyDeleteAhem! I'm only using a point and shoot camera! Thanks, Jeannie!
DeleteHi Cheah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this:D
This short peep with these lovely pictures brought back some memories of my last trip to Melbourne.
That was years ago..lol, went for my second honey moon :D
mui
I'll walk you down memory lane with more clicks of Melbourne soon!
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