Savoury Mooncakes, Puff Pastry Hack

Chinese
Oven
Pork
Sides/Snacks

Easy Level:

Easy

Cook Time:

30 Mins

Servings:

24 pieces

Unlike the sweet mooncakes commonly found in Singapore, these savoury mooncakes are from @chefjennydorsey’s mother’s hometown in Suzhou!

Flaky, golden puff pastry with a tender, umami-rich filling of minced pork, shiitake mushrooms and sweet onions. 

This “hack” version uses puff pastry for an easy shortcut for humid weather and freezer-friendly. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy mooncake recipe for the Mid-Autumn Festival!

Ingredients

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US / Metric

Dough

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kg
Puff pastry
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kg
Puff pastry

Filling

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Minced pork
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Minced pork
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g
Japanese scallion
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g
Japanese scallion
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g
Cooked shiitake mushrooms, minced
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g
Cooked shiitake mushrooms, minced
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cup
cup
Soy sauce
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cup
cup
Soy sauce
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tbsp
Dark soy sauce
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tbsp
Dark soy sauce
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tbsp
White sugar
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tbsp
tbsp
White sugar
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tbsp
tbsp
Potato, or tapioca starch
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tbsp
tbsp
Potato, or tapioca starch

Topping

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Egg yolks
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Egg yolks
Toasted sesame seeds (Optional)
Toasted sesame seeds (Optional)

Steps

1

To prepare filling, mix together all ingredients until well combined.
To prepare filling, mix together all ingredients until well combined.
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2

Divide into 30g balls on a plate and chill in the fridge (or freezer) so that it’s easier to mould.
Divide into 30g balls on a plate and chill in the fridge (or freezer) so that it’s easier to mould.
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3

Gently roll out thawed puff pastry to 3mm thickness for a flakier crust. If you prefer a thicker crust, less flaky, roll out to 5mm.
Gently roll out thawed puff pastry to 3mm thickness for a flakier crust. If you prefer a thicker crust, less flaky, roll out to 5mm.
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4

Cut the puff pastry into circles that are roughly twice the diameter of the filling. Prick with a fork.
Cut the puff pastry into circles that are roughly twice the diameter of the filling. Prick with a fork.
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5

Place a piece of filling on the centre of each puff pastry circle, then gently pinch together at top to enclose. Twist off any excess puff pastry, then flip over. Gently shape with palms of your hands to round it off.
Place a piece of filling on the centre of each puff pastry circle, then gently pinch together at top to enclose. Twist off any excess puff pastry, then flip over. Gently shape with palms of your hands to round it off.
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6

To bake the mooncakes, preheat the oven to 210°C.
To bake the mooncakes, preheat the oven to 210°C.
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7

Brush the tops of mooncakes with egg yolk and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Brush the tops of mooncakes with egg yolk and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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8

Bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned at edges. Rotating the tray once at the mid-point.
Bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned at edges. Rotating the tray once at the mid-point.
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9

Lower temperature to 160°C, bake until golden brown for 15-20 minutes.
Lower temperature to 160°C, bake until golden brown for 15-20 minutes.
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10

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
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11

Serve it warm and enjoy!
Serve it warm and enjoy!
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