Preparation Method
- 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2. In a bowl, mix golden syrup, lye water, and vegetable oil until combined.
- 3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 4. Divide lotus seed paste into 8 portions. Flatten each portion and place a salted egg yolk in the center. Wrap paste around yolk, forming a ball.
- 5. Chop cashews and mix with cardamom.
- 6. Divide dough into 8 portions. Flatten each portion and wrap around lotus paste balls.
- 7. Press each ball into a mooncake mold, then release onto a baking sheet.
- 8. Brush mooncakes with beaten egg yolk.
- 9. Bake for 10 minutes, remove, and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 10. Brush again with egg yolk and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- 11. Cool completely before serving.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.