18 Simple Chinese Mooncake Recipe Cook Up Something Special!
Published on: Mar 24, 2024
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a traditional Chinese holiday that celebrates the harvest season and the full moon. One of the most iconic traditions of this festival is the sharing and eating of mooncakes. These round pastries are filled with various sweet or savory fillings and are often given as gifts to friends and family. While there are many variations of mooncakes, here is a simple Chinese mooncake recipe that you can easily make at home.
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Peanut Oil, Vegetable Oil, Flour, Golden
For a unique twist on the classic beer can chicken recipe, try using Chinese mooncake as the marinade. This traditional Chinese pastry is made with a flaky crust and a sweet filling, making it the perfect ingredient to add some Asian flair to your meal. Simply mix together some soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, and mooncake filling to create a delicious marinade for your chicken. Let it sit for a few hours, then roast the chicken on the beer can for a juicy and flavorful result.
If you're a fan of the popular Chinese takeout dish, then you'll love this beer can chicken recipe inspired by it. The key to getting that crispy, tangy glaze on the chicken is to combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, and orange zest in a marinade. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for a few hours before grilling it on the beer can. The end result is a deliciously juicy and flavorful chicken with a crispy and sticky exterior.
Instead of ordering takeout, why not try making Chinese beef and broccoli at home with this beer can chicken recipe? The key is to use a marinade that combines soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and garlic for that classic Chinese flavor. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for a few hours, then cook it on the beer can for a tender and flavorful result. Serve it with some steamed broccoli and rice for a complete meal.
No Chinese meal is complete without some fried rice, and this beer can chicken recipe is the perfect way to incorporate it into your dinner. The key to getting that authentic Chinese flavor is to use a marinade that combines soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and green onions. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for a few hours, then grill it on the beer can. Serve it with some homemade fried rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Chinese Chicken Thighs
Main Ingredients: Chicken Thighs, Olive Oil, Minced Ginger, Minced
If you prefer dark meat, then this beer can chicken recipe is for you. Instead of using a whole chicken, this recipe calls for chicken thighs, which are marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, hoisin sauce, and five-spice powder. Let the chicken thighs soak in the marinade for a few hours, then grill them on the beer can for a juicy and flavorful result. Serve them with some steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
This beer can chicken recipe is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout dish. Instead of frying the chicken, it is grilled on the beer can for a leaner and more flavorful result. The marinade combines soy sauce, rice wine, honey, and ginger for a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor. Serve the chicken with steamed broccoli and some brown rice for a nutritious and tasty meal.
For a unique twist on the classic beer can chicken recipe, try adding some Chinese egg drop soup to the mix. The marinade for the chicken combines soy sauce, rice wine, chicken broth, and cornstarch for a flavorful and thick glaze. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and thicken, creating a delicious sauce for the chicken. Serve it with some homemade egg drop soup for a complete and satisfying meal.
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[Recipe] Baked Chinese Mooncake with Salted Egg Yolk...
Main Ingredients: Cake Flour, Custard Powder, Sugar, Coconut Milk, Egg
If you want to take your beer can chicken recipe to the next level, try using Chinese mooncake with salted egg yolk as the marinade. This unique combination of flavors will give your chicken a rich and savory taste. Simply mix together some soy sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, and salted egg yolk for a delicious marinade. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for a few hours, then bake it on the beer can for a juicy and flavorful result.
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Classic Pork Fried Rice - A Chinese Takeout favorite
Main Ingredients: Hot Water, Honey, Sesame Oil, Shaoxing Wine, Soy Sauce
For a classic Chinese takeout dish with a twist, try incorporating it into this beer can chicken recipe. The marinade for the chicken combines soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, and garlic for that authentic Chinese flavor. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious glaze. Serve it with some homemade fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Egg Fried Rice - An Easy Chinese
Main Ingredients: Cooked Rice, Large Eggs, Paprika, Turmeric, Oil, Medium
This beer can chicken recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a quick and easy meal. The marinade combines soy sauce, rice wine, eggs, and green peas for a classic Chinese flavor. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will infuse it with a delicious taste. Serve it with some homemade egg fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Fried Chicken Wings, Chinese Takeout Style
Main Ingredients: Chicken Wings, Black Pepper, White Pepper, Garlic
For a finger-licking good beer can chicken recipe, try using chicken wings instead of a whole chicken. The marinade combines soy sauce, rice wine, honey, and cornstarch for a sticky and flavorful glaze. As the chicken wings cook on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious sauce. Serve them with some homemade fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Chinese Broccoli Beef
Main Ingredients: Sirloin Steak, Soy Sauce, Cornstarch, Freshly Ground
This beer can chicken recipe is a twist on the classic Chinese dish, beef and broccoli. Instead of using beef, the recipe calls for chicken, which is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, and ginger. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious glaze. Serve it with some steamed broccoli and rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Rainbow Snowskin Mooncake
Main Ingredients: Flour, Icing Sugar, Olive Oil, Water, Orange, Violet
For a visually stunning and delicious beer can chicken recipe, try incorporating rainbow snowskin mooncake into the mix. This unique pastry is made with a soft and chewy dough and a sweet filling, making it the perfect ingredient to add some Asian flair to your meal. Mix together some soy sauce, rice wine, mooncake filling, and food coloring for a flavorful and colorful marinade. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for a few hours, then roast it on the beer can for a juicy and flavorful result.
Instead of ordering Chinese takeout, why not try making your own egg rolls at home with this beer can chicken recipe? The marinade for the chicken combines soy sauce, rice wine, hoisin sauce, and five-spice powder for that classic Chinese flavor. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will infuse it with a delicious taste. Serve it with some homemade egg rolls for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Classic Beef Fried Rice - A Chinese Takeout
Main Ingredients: Flank Steak, Salt, Water, Baking Soda, Dark Soy Sauce
If you're a fan of classic Chinese takeout dishes, then you'll love this beer can chicken recipe inspired by beef fried rice. The marinade combines soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, and beef broth for a rich and savory flavor. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious glaze. Serve it with some homemade fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
This beer can chicken recipe is a twist on the classic Chinese dish, BBQ pork. Instead of using pork, the recipe calls for chicken, which is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, hoisin sauce, and garlic. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious glaze. Serve it with some steamed vegetables and rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
For a quick and easy beer can chicken recipe, try making a Chinese chicken stir fry. The marinade combines soy sauce, rice wine, hoisin sauce, and five-spice powder for a delicious and flavorful glaze. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a tasty sauce. Serve it with some stir-fried vegetables and rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
This beer can chicken recipe is a healthier version of the classic Chinese takeout dish, sweet and sour chicken. The marinade combines soy sauce, rice wine, honey, and pineapple juice for a sweet and tangy flavor. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious glaze. Serve it with some steamed vegetables and rice for a nutritious and tasty meal.
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Chinese Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Main Ingredients: Cooking Oil, Eggplant, Garlic, Red Chile Pepper, Fresh
Eggplant lovers will enjoy this beer can chicken recipe that incorporates Chinese eggplant with a spicy garlic sauce. The marinade combines soy sauce, rice wine, hoisin sauce, and chili paste for a flavorful and spicy glaze. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious sauce. Serve it with some steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
This beer can chicken recipe is a twist on the classic Chinese dish, honey prawns. Instead of using prawns, the recipe calls for chicken, which is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, honey, and five-spice powder. As the chicken cooks on the beer can, the marinade will reduce and create a delicious glaze. Serve it with some steamed vegetables and rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp baking powder
For the Filling:
1 cup lotus seed paste
1 cup red bean paste
1 cup salted duck egg yolks, cooked and mashed
1 tsp five-spice powder
Instructions
1. Make the dough.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, sugar, water, and baking powder. Mix until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the filling.
In a separate bowl, mix the lotus seed paste and red bean paste together. Divide the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Mix the mashed salted duck egg yolks with the five-spice powder and form into small balls as well.
3. Assemble the mooncakes.
Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball. Flatten it and place a ball of filling in the center. Wrap the dough around the filling, making sure it is completely covered. Dust a mooncake mold with flour and press the dough ball into it. Tap the mold gently to release the mooncake.
4. Bake the mooncakes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the mooncakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes, then brush the tops with egg wash. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.
Enjoy the Harvest Moon!
Now that you have made your own mooncakes, it's time to share them with your loved ones and celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. These mooncakes can also be stored for several days in an airtight container, making them perfect for gifting or enjoying throughout the holiday season. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
