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Bunga Telang ~ Blue-pea Flower Snow Skin Mooncakes ~ 2013


For a change, I tried  using a premix to make these Snow skin mooncakes and for colour opted to go natural and use the Bunga Telang or Blue-pea flower.  Indeed the purple colour from the flowers was very distinct on its own but once mixed with the flour, I was rather disappointed. It turned out to be blue instead of purple.  Well, the consolation is that the colour is natural.   Taste wise, I would still prefer to make the Snow skin from scratch rather than use a premix.























Recipe for Bunga Telang ~ Blue-pea Flower Snow Skin Mooncakes

    Ingredients

    • 250 gm of QQ Snow mooncake premix (1 packet is 500 gm) 
    • 14 gm shortening
    • Bunga Telang/Blue pea flower
    • 220 ml water
    • Pandan and Lotus mooncake paste
    • 25 gm melon seeds, lightly toasted to be mixed into the paste
    Method (as per instructions on the packet)
    1. Wash the Bunga Telang and boil with 220 ml water, once boiled, discard the flowers and measure out 195 ml.  Dissolve 14 gm of shortening into the water, mix well.
    2. Add 250 gm premix into the boiled water.
    3. Beat the mixture for 30 sec. @ low speed.  Then beat @ high speed for 3 min. to form a smooth and soft dough.
    4. Wrap with cling film and keep in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
    5. Scale 25 gm of dough.  Roll into balls.
    6. Flatten each portion and wrap around 1 piece of  35 gm filling.
    7. Press the ball of dough into a mooncake mould.  Press out.
    8. Keep mooncakes in an air-tight container and place a piece of paper towel on top of the mooncakes to prevent moisture from the cover dripping over.  Cover and keep refrigerated before serving.



    I'll be going for a short vacation and will take a break from blogging.  See you later!
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  1. Angie's RecipesAugust 22, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    What exotic mooncakes! Blue pea flour...that's something new for me.

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    1. Sokehah cheahAugust 23, 2013 at 12:40 AM

      Yes, I like the natural colour. These flowers are also used to make steamed glutinous cakes.

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  2. Yummy BakesAugust 22, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    wah something different. Cheah, you made so many moon cakes, can finish or not otherwise I can help you. haha
    Have a good break.

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    1. Sokehah cheahAugust 23, 2013 at 12:41 AM

      Thank you Chris! Yes, you're welcome to share with me.

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  3. KimmyAugust 22, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Cheah, thanks for sharing the idea of using bunga telang for blue colouring. Think I try this.

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  4. PHAugust 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Cheah, I like the blue colour. Very funky for a mooncake!

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  5. Baking DiaryAugust 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    What a great idea! I have lots of dried bluepea flowers in my freezer that I can use:) Enjoy your vacay!

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  6. busygranAugust 22, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    What a pleasant colour! The colour suits the pattern!

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  7. ann lowAugust 22, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Cheah, your snow skin mooncakes colour look so unique. Next time I'll try the natural colour of blue pea flowers.

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  8. ~ Nee ~August 23, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Hi Cheah , what beautiful mooncakes , almost to pretty to eat , I'll just close my eyes and bite into one . Have a relaxing and restful vacation . Thanks for sharing :).

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    1. Sokehah cheahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:25 AM

      Thank you. I'll be sharing pics of my vacation in my future posts.

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  9. ivy sew http://simplybeautifulhealthyliving.blogspot.comAugust 23, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Cheah, the bunga telang blue and the green pandan paste is so beautiful and pleasing to the eyes. Besides, this is very healthy as no colouring is being used. Thanks for sharing :)

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  10. Mary MohAugust 23, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Oh wow....that's the MOST blue mooncakes that I have ever seen!....haha. Eating this would make me feel like I'm in the sky :D That flower is simply amazing. I have never used it before. Well, I hope to make mooncakes, too. Too busy at the moment to think of it......hmmm.

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  11. JacquelineAugust 23, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Wow...SHah! I'm amazed at the recipes you churn out.. so creative and innovative!! Love the unique colour of the mooncakes and am definitely sure they taste yummylicious too!
    Have a pleasant and safe trip, and an enjoyable and relaxing holiday!! Take care and God bless.

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    1. Sokehah cheahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:27 AM

      Thanks, Jacqueline. God bless you and your family too.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful color... How to make koh fun from scratch? From kim

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    1. Sokehah cheahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:28 AM

      If I'm not mistaken,it's glutinous rice flour, fry under low flame till it's light. Do it in a non-stick pan.

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  13. chow and chatterAugust 25, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    these are so pretty

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  14. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Cheah， this is so beautiful, love the blue color, so nice.

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  15. lenaAugust 26, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    wow..the colour is so eye catching! now they also have the traditional baked mooncakes skin premix ..have you tried that?

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    1. Sokehah cheahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:24 AM

      No, I haven't. But I think I'll stick to making the premix from scratch.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 28, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    such a lovely burst of colors in these pretty moon cakes,makes us crave to pop one in right now,beautiful blue :-)

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    1. Sokehah cheahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:31 AM

      Thanks for the compliment and thanks for dropping by.

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  17. ~~louise~~August 30, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Oh Cheah, your Mooncakes are just so lovely. I would love to try making these one day. Chances are I won't but I can still dream, lol...I'm sorry they didn't turn out the color you wanted but I think the Blue-pea flower color is stunning!

    Thank you so much for sharing...hope you are enjoying your "free" time:)

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    1. Sokehah cheahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:31 AM

      Thank you and oh yes, I did have a wonderful time with my family.

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  18. AmeliaAugust 30, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Hi Cheah, love your mooncake. The colour is really beautiful. Lovely presentation. :)

    Have a nice weekend.

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  19. AmySeptember 5, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    Your moon cakes are so unique and gorgeous. I haven't make moon cake this year yet. Guess I better starts soon. :)

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    1. Sokehah cheahSeptember 10, 2013 at 12:33 AM

      You'll still be in time for the Moon Cake festival, Amy!

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  20. ~~louise~~September 9, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Hi Cheah!

    Your Moon Cakes are simply gorgeous! Someday I hope to try making moon cakes on my own. I find them so delicate to look at and can only imagine how delectable they must be.

    Thank you so much for sharing...Hope you are having a nice blogging break, enjoy:)

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  21. Kit @ i-lostinaustenSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Hi Cheah,
    WOW! These mooncakes look amazing with natural coloring. Awesome!;)

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  22. liSeptember 21, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Your mooncakes look pretty.
    Thais add some lime juice into blue pea flower drink to get purplish color.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitoria_ternatea

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  23. idrus bJune 8, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Hmmmmm... is a delicious...
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