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Easy Matcha Green Tea Snow Skin Mooncakes

Delightful soft and chewy mooncakes filled with matcha flavor and sweet fillings, perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 mooncakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mooncake skin
  • 200 g glutinous rice flour Can be substituted with a similar texture flour.
  • 50 g matcha powder Provides the mooncakes' unique flavor.
  • 150 g water Gradually added to achieve smooth batter.
  • 75 g sugar Sweetens the mooncake skin.
  • Cornstarch for dusting Prevents sticking.
For the filling
  • 100 g red bean paste A popular sweet filling; can substitute with another favorite halal filling.

Method
 

Preparation of Mooncake Skin
  1. In a large bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, matcha powder, and sugar.
  2. Gradually add water while mixing until achieving a smooth batter.
Steaming
  1. Pour the mixture into a heatproof container and steam over boiling water for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Check that the mixture becomes firm and translucent.
Cooling and Preparing for Shaping
  1. Remove from heat and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Lightly dust your working surface with cornstarch.
Shaping the Mooncakes
  1. Divide the cooled matcha mixture into small balls (around 30g each).
  2. Flatten each ball, place 10-15g of filling in the center, and carefully wrap the dough around the filling.
Molding
  1. Dust mooncake molds with cornstarch.
  2. Place each filled dough ball in the mold, press firmly to shape, and release onto a serving plate.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate the mooncakes for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze individually wrapped for longer storage. Allow to thaw in the fridge for best taste.