Description
Delicious steamed taro mooncakes filled with a sweet mixture to celebrate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Taro (steamed and mashed)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (or whole milk)
- 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour
- 1/4 cup Rice Flour
- 1/4 cup Wheat Starch or Cornstarch (interchangeable)
- 1/4 cup White Sugar
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk or Whole Milk (based on preference)
- 1 teaspoon Purple Gel Food Coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch for Dusting
Instructions
- Steam taro cubes for 20 minutes until soft and easily mashed.
- Mash the steamed taro and mix in granulated sugar, cornstarch, vegetable oil, and coconut milk until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, rice flour, wheat starch, and white sugar. Gradually mix in coconut milk and vegetable oil until a pliable dough forms.
- If using purple gel food coloring, knead into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Divide both the filling and dough into equal portions. Flatten dough, place filling in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Dust with cornstarch to avoid sticking.
- Refrigerate your mooncakes for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to your taste preference.
- You can substitute the wheat starch with cornstarch if preferred.
- Ensure taro is steamed thoroughly for easier mashing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mooncake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg