Traditional Wagashi-Inspired Mooncake Making Guide
Mooncakes are sweet delicacies traditionally consumed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, a significant festival celebrated in many Asian cultures. While traditional mooncakes have their roots in Chinese cuisine, we will explore a unique twist by incorporating the art of Wagashi, traditional Japanese confectionery, into the mooncake making process. In this guide, we will take you through a step-by-step process to create traditional Wagashi-inspired mooncakes.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need:
- 200g glutinous rice flour
- 120g sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 70g unsalted butter
- 120ml water
- Your choice of filling (e.g., red bean paste, lotus paste, black sesame paste)
- Mooncake molds (traditionally wooden molds with intricate patterns)
Step 1: Making the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt. Mix them well.
- Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add them to the flour mixture.
- Use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until