tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post6444837279431405683..comments2024-01-02T13:03:12.101-07:00Comments on Lily's Wai Sek Hong: Mooncakeslilynghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00577592054839317350noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-88901354840249245622015-08-20T18:38:41.059-06:002015-08-20T18:38:41.059-06:00These look delicious and I really appreciate the r...These look delicious and I really appreciate the red bean paste recipe! I was inspired to <a href="http://www.chineseholidays101.com/the-most-satisfying-mooncake-youll-ever-eat/" rel="nofollow">make my own mooncakes</a> recently, too. The golden syrup was definitely the toughest part, but the entire experience was so satisfying! Weshttp://www.chineseholidays101.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-90856277008025853602012-09-28T12:46:57.808-06:002012-09-28T12:46:57.808-06:00mosesong
since we did not use any preservat8ives ...mosesong<br /><br />since we did not use any preservat8ives for our mooncakes, it is best to store them in the fridge after a few days when the skin has turned soft. The skin should not be mushy, if so, it could you have underbaked. Do not put too many in one tray, so that there is enough hot air circulating among the cakes thus cooking them more evenly.<br /><br />i am glad it turned out sucessfully for you.<br /><br />happy mid-autumn festival to you and familyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-10714753667925759682012-09-27T09:29:11.401-06:002012-09-27T09:29:11.401-06:00Hi Lily, I used your mooncake skin and it was succ...Hi Lily, I used your mooncake skin and it was successful, I just need to add more flour so the imprint doesn't melt too easily after baking. <br /><br />However, I have question about storing the baked mooncake. How long can you store them in room temperature? My mooncake skin start to get moist and a bit mushy after a few days. I tried to put some silica gel pack in the container but it doesn't help much. Stick them in fridge help dry them again. But I would like to know typical storing duration so I won't make mooncake too early in the future, thanks!MosesOnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614343236731323253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-45162798156093327442012-09-24T07:26:04.771-06:002012-09-24T07:26:04.771-06:00lenny
yes, lenny, all mooncake pastes are suppose...lenny<br /><br />yes, lenny, all mooncake pastes are supposed to be super oily. Before using, try and knead the paste so that the oil will be inorporated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-7135753122384016482012-09-23T22:21:57.479-06:002012-09-23T22:21:57.479-06:00Hi Aunt Lily,
Is the red bean paste supposed to b...Hi Aunt Lily,<br /><br />Is the red bean paste supposed to be oily? I noticed that there are some oil sitting around the perimeter of the paste. Thank you. - LennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-17476251276777134002012-08-14T12:06:37.652-06:002012-08-14T12:06:37.652-06:00babelpoh
thank you for letting me know about the ...babelpoh<br /><br />thank you for letting me know about the typo. sorry for the confusion and i have amended the error.<br /><br />add all the 90 gm flour to the 2nd cup of oil and add in according to the instruction.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-52329232096097050022012-08-14T03:18:50.915-06:002012-08-14T03:18:50.915-06:00Hi Lily
May I know when shall I add the 90 gm of ...Hi Lily<br /><br />May I know when shall I add the 90 gm of plain flour to the red beans paste. Is it together with drained bean food, 1 cup of oil and sugar?<br />Is a heaped tbsp of plain flour to be taken from the 90 gm plain flour or additional of it?<br /><br />Hope you understand what I mean. Sorry for asking so many question. This is my first time cooking mooncake paste.<br /><br />Thank you.<br />BabeIpohAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-35228175584678968932012-03-20T08:21:25.595-06:002012-03-20T08:21:25.595-06:00evi
if you want to use mung beans, use the mung b...evi<br /><br />if you want to use mung beans, use the mung beans that have no skin. Soak them, steam them and cook like you would for lotus seeds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-19422396047960791402012-03-19T21:11:00.241-06:002012-03-19T21:11:00.241-06:00Dear Aunt Lily,
What if I want to use green bean i...Dear Aunt Lily,<br />What if I want to use green bean instead of lotus seed, is it possible just to subs Lotus seed with skinned green bean? and if I skipped alkaline water, what will happen? or is there any replacement for alkaline water?<br /><br />ThanksEvinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-21236677805621494872011-10-06T13:09:05.587-06:002011-10-06T13:09:05.587-06:00lilian
whether it is full recipe or half, the tim...lilian<br /><br />whether it is full recipe or half, the time to soften the beans is the same. You can just blend the softened beans with the immersion blender and do not pass through the sieve if you do not mind having a not so refined filling.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-47539459777677261722011-10-06T12:02:38.491-06:002011-10-06T12:02:38.491-06:00for the red bean paste recipe, if i were to do hal...for the red bean paste recipe, if i were to do half the recipe, do i cook it in the pressure cooker for half the time? Can i blend the red beans later using an immersion blender instead of passing it through a sieve?liliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-68234726914557906322011-10-05T17:29:01.426-06:002011-10-05T17:29:01.426-06:00lilian
yes, it will work in the microwave, use as...lilian<br /><br />yes, it will work in the microwave, use as little oil as you wish and cook in the microwave until it is dried.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-55893193251631642872011-10-05T13:31:17.521-06:002011-10-05T13:31:17.521-06:00hi,i would like to try out the red bean paste reci...hi,i would like to try out the red bean paste recipe for my chinese red bean pancake (the kind u serve during wedding dinners). Can i ask why you use so much oil?<br /><br />I saw a site that involved heating up some oil, melting the sugar and adding the blended red bean paste. Would this work if i don't do it in the microwave?liliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-82136039755205064912011-09-13T18:41:17.741-06:002011-09-13T18:41:17.741-06:00veyone
i have a pic here http://lilyng2000.blogsp...veyone<br /><br />i have a pic here http://lilyng2000.blogspot.com/2007/05/ban-jian-kuih.html. you get it in any asian storesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-3383675720005537002011-09-13T10:43:49.823-06:002011-09-13T10:43:49.823-06:00Hi! Lily, for the preparation of pastry skin you u...Hi! Lily, for the preparation of pastry skin you used 1 tbsp potassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, is this ingredient comes in powder or liquid? I live in United States may I know where can I get it?<br />Thank you.veyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359729057804792304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-47287887832055212062010-09-17T11:05:25.579-06:002010-09-17T11:05:25.579-06:00Hi Aunty Lily,
Thanks for the mooncake recipe and...Hi Aunty Lily,<br /><br />Thanks for the mooncake recipe and know how. I made them and they tasted great. Unfortunately, my American born children have not developed a taste for lotus paste yet.<br /><br />Do you know if a custard filling (similar to the Chinese egg custard buns) will work for mooncakes? Have you experimented or know of such a filling recipe?<br /><br />Thanks so much,<br /><br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-37527270941493795542010-09-15T12:54:14.098-06:002010-09-15T12:54:14.098-06:00anonymous
i can buy black sesame powder here and ...anonymous<br /><br />i can buy black sesame powder here and if you can't buy them, this is how:<br /><br />Wash the black sesame seeds and drain and dry them well. Roast them by pan-frying on a greaseless pan until fragrant. Using a coffee grinder, mill them to powder.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-44574226164708556522010-09-15T10:59:13.795-06:002010-09-15T10:59:13.795-06:00How to make black sesame paste? I couldn't fin...How to make black sesame paste? I couldn't find it even in cake shop anywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-1394750577077658272010-09-09T08:20:59.515-06:002010-09-09T08:20:59.515-06:00lisa
wheat starch is added to give body and shine...lisa<br /><br />wheat starch is added to give body and shine to the paste. Some recipes use all purpose flour.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-66806066642749625222010-09-08T15:46:46.722-06:002010-09-08T15:46:46.722-06:00Hi Aunty Lily,
Why do you add wheat starch to the...Hi Aunty Lily,<br /><br />Why do you add wheat starch to the lotus seed paste?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-48274669670827223602010-09-01T10:13:43.935-06:002010-09-01T10:13:43.935-06:00linee
if it is available in your chinese supermar...linee<br /><br />if it is available in your chinese supermarket, then they are all shelled. The olive kernels are called lam yan in cantonese and they are about 3/4 inch long. I have not seen any of these seeds in my asian stores here. Omit it if not available or use almond flakes or slivers for some bite.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-71769819445570814912010-09-01T08:36:02.844-06:002010-09-01T08:36:02.844-06:00Hi Lily,
Are the melon seeds the ones that have ...Hi Lily, <br /><br />Are the melon seeds the ones that have a black edge and I will need to shell them myself? And how does the kernels of olive seeds look like? Will I find it in the snack or dry goods section of chinese supermarkets? <br /><br />LineeLinee Yeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668907845385612008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-75840404133662336432010-08-30T07:02:30.857-06:002010-08-30T07:02:30.857-06:00Hi lily,
I do not have facebook acc, took me some...Hi lily, <br />I do not have facebook acc, took me some time to feedback here. <br />Many many thx, I have made the attempt to cook the lotus paste in stove, I half the volume and took 40 mins, tedious but fulfilling cuz it is cook w diabetic sugar. My mum could finally enjoy her mooncake. It has been many many years since get to eat one whole mooncake. Surprisingly this is my first time on all steps. No doubt v difficult for small amount of skin to wrap a big filling, practise does make it better, so the first group is terribly ugly. Ha ha.. We notice it is still ok to reduce oil of skin. <br />Pls do let me know if there is anything that I can send u for the heartfelt gratitude. Yes, staying in Asia we always take food and it's sources for granted. I can't see any address and would like to send u sth in return. Perhaps do send me an email add <br />Thx joeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-36661753830819067162010-08-27T21:04:44.540-06:002010-08-27T21:04:44.540-06:00karen
there are moulds to make these piggies. yo...karen<br /><br />there are moulds to make these piggies. you can have fillings for the bigger piggy moulds or no filling for the moulds that are more flat and they come in the design of piggy, fish etc. <br />The pastry is the same pastry used for traditional mooncakesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784670399648449327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12790784.post-29483537844390428332010-08-27T16:34:08.869-06:002010-08-27T16:34:08.869-06:00I see "pigs" in the picture. Are these m...I see "pigs" in the picture. Are these made with leftover mooncake dough? If yes, how do you make them?<br />I have been trying to get the recipe for "chu shai loong"...the pigs in basket that are available during mooncake festival.<br />ThanksKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579122642518724124noreply@blogger.com