Piggy Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival (Banh Trung Thu / Banh Nuong)

Celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival by making mooncakes in the shape of cute little pigs. These delicious and novel cakes have a sweet lotus seed filling wrapped in a layer of light dough. They are so much fun to make and an activity the whole family will enjoy!
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Ingredients:
for the Filling:
1 cup dried lotus seed
1 Tbsp baking soda
1/2 cup breakfast sugar
1 tsp vanilla sugar
1 Tbsp peanut oil
for the Dough:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cake flour
1/3 cup syrup (breakfast syrup or golden syrup)
2 Tbsp peanut oil
1 egg yolk
for Rolling the Cakes:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
for the Piggies Eyes:
24 black or red beans
for the Egg Wash:
1 egg yolk
1 tsp water
1/2 tsp sesame oil
Yields: 12 cakes
Nguyên liệu:
Nhân:
200 g hột sen khô
1 m. canh muối nở (baking soda)
110 g đường
1 m. cà phê đường vani
1 m. canh dầu đậu phộng
Bột vỏ:
120 g bột mì đa dụng
28 g. bột làm bánh ngọt
80 ml nước đường
2 m. canh dầu đậu phộng
1 lòng đỏ
Đóng bánh:
30 g bột mì đa dụng
Cho mắt heo:
24 hột đậu đen hay đậu đỏ
Nước thoa mặt bánh:
1 lòng đỏ
1 m cà phê nước
½ m. cà phê dầu mè
Được: 12 bánh
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[@kimdinhable]

They so cute!

[@RunAwayRice]

Yes, same section. Good luck!

[@4jaimz]

most adorable mooncakes ever

[@love9999times]

They r so cute

[@doodahgurlie]

Too cute for words! I love Love LOVE how the little piggies turned out. Thanks for another great recipe!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks! They make me smile every time I look at their faces :)

[@ninavo2007]

Looking good and so easy....thank for sharing

[@lebinhl5537]

they look very cute.

[@RunAwayRice]

Each one is unique-looking and they are so much fun to make! Hope you give it a try.

[@PjongaLee]

I feel so happy that I finally someone who uploads vietnamese recepies talks english so well! Love the piggy moon cakes, so adorable and cute ~ I will try them out sometime! :D

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you! I am glad you're enjoying the videos. Appreciate your support :)

[@RunAwayRice]

You are welcome! Lulu nuong banh co dung baking tray mau den khong?

[@vtnzisyournamesaketina2029]

So cool mooncake

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks! Your kids would love helping you make these :)

[@nhatngon]

Ah, so cute!!

[@thuonghang7525]

Trời ơi dễ thương quá! lại ngon nữa chứ lị, mình thích rồi đó nha, like và tiếp tục xem những video tiếp theo của bạn.hihi..

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks so much! Almost to cute to eat but they are delicious!

[@lulutruong4192]

So cute I will try this recipes ty:)

[@karengrace6890]

These are so adorable!

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks! They are so much fun to make and I hope you'll give the recipe a try :)

[@karengrace6890]

I will definitely be making these soon!!

[@jeanette9386]

So, CUTE! Thank you. This was thumbs up and subscribed.

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks Jeannette, appreciate your support :)

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Jesse, you can use a breakfast syrup for pancakes, french toast, etc. It should be nice and thick. Lyle's Golden Syrup from England is really delicious too if you can find it. Happy Baking!

[@tinale9458]

Thanks for video ,they are looked so cute.

[@RunAwayRice]

+Tina Le Thanks Tina. I hope you'll make these cute piggies too :)

[@tammynguyen5307]

Cute qua chi oi! Em da lam thu roi, rat la ngon!! Thank you chi nhe. :)

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you Kathy. Chi rat vui khi biet em thanh cong voi cong thuc nay!

[@2304sushi]

thank you, I will make these cute piglets this weekend. what kind of syrup did you use/ can I use maple syrup?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi, it may vary depending on the syrup you use and if you were generous with the flour measurements. You can add a little more syrup and oil. A little dry is ok--when you pinch the dough together it should stick and not separate. Good luck!

[@RunAwayRice]

Lulu, dung lotus seed trong can ok. Hat sen da nau chinh, chi can luoc so so (5 phut) roi dem danh

[@lulutruong4192]

Hi Chi thx for your piggy recipe em da lam thu roi nhung khi nuong thi duoi dit heo hoi bi chay co the em de hoi lau trong oven nhung an rat ngon Chi a thx again:)

[@thanglongang2503]

nhìn chú lợn đáng yêu quá !

[@RunAwayRice]

Cam on Ban!

[@76Lonnie]

This is soooooo cute!! almost too cute to eat..haha...great recipe i have to find lotus seeds. Is there any substitute if i can't find lotus seeds? thanks

[@nekomimimode95]

has anyone told you how great ur voice is?

[@RunAwayRice]

Thank you! You are very kind :)

[@joycedelacruz3763]

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[@rissaflor4700]

hahaha cute nice moon cake,...ilike that so much mam,...i will try ur recipi,...

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks! They are lots of fun to make. Good Luck!

[@RunAwayRice]

I use Safeway brand "Old Fashioned Syrup" purchased from Von's (or Safeway). Or you can use Lyle's Golden Syrup. Both work really well in this recipe. Let me know how these turn out for you :)

[@lulutruong4192]

Ty Chi em co the lam nhun xong de trong tu lanh qua dem Duroc Ko Chi? Ty best regard:)

[@RunAwayRice]

Lulu, de nhan va vo banh trong tu lanh duoc, de cho het lanh roi lam banh nhe

[@toocutemeow]

great tip. Thanks for sharring.

[@RunAwayRice]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching :)

[@rainjay]

RunAwayRice , what can i substitute the "syrup" with.

[@RunAwayRice]

If you can't find lotus seeds, you can always use (your favorite) mung bean (see my channel for Shortcut recipe). After making the mashed mung bean, add the sugar and then cook it in the pan as I show in the video. Everything after that is the same. Good luck!

[@luvmybloodydee]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful recipe, but i was wondering , i couldn't find dry lotus seed where i live, can i use something else?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Dee, Garbanzo beans/chick peas are a good substitute for lotus seeds. You can make a bean filling using mung, red or black beans. Additionally, taro root makes a great filling too. I've shared these different filling recipes with my other recipes. If you're interested in a particular one, let me know of you can scan through my video list. Hope that helps!

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi friend, with the time difference I am sure you are all finished making the piggies by now. How did they turn out? If you'd like to share, I'd love to see a picture. Feel free to post a pic to my Facebook page.

[@vangcndy]

Are the lotus seeds located in the dried beans and sagos isle at the Asian markets?

[@lulutruong4192]

Chi oi em mua lotus kho Ko co nhung ma lotus can is ok?

[@biancasaladin5876]

Does it look like dried beans or are they canned beans for she aye ❤ I’d like to recipe

[@ktcounts]

hello, can I use shortening oil instead of peanut oil? I have a family member that have an allergy to the peanut or peanut oil..

[@RunAwayRice]

Yes, you can definitely use shortening instead of oil and it will work out really well. Enjoy the recipe!

[@waderawluk6069]

The black beans are inedible. Is there any substitute for the beans? could we use black licorice pieces or would licorice harden during the baking process?

[@RunAwayRice]

+Wade Rawluk Hi Wade, yes, the black beans are not to be eaten and for decoration only. Licorice would melt during baking. I tried different candies in the past and they melted or would run and then the piggies looked like they were crying....lol.

[@huongdao4025]

Hi RunAwayRice can i ask is all purpose flour plain flour or self raising flour Thanks for the recipe looking forward to making it !

[@RunAwayRice]

+Thao Hieu Dang Hi Thao, all-purpose flour is plain/regular flour. Self-rising is all-purpose flour plus baking powder and salt. Hope that helps.

[@huongdao4025]

+RunAwayRice can I also ask can I use molasses for the mooncakes

[@RunAwayRice]

+Thao Hieu Dang Hi Thao, Molasses is too thick and can be bitter. Instead use a syrup with some molasses in it if you like the flavor. Good Luck!

[@thungocnguyen420]

What can I use instead of vanilla sugar? Or where can I find vanilla sugar?

[@RunAwayRice]

You can substitute with vanilla extract. You can buy vanilla sugar at any Vietnamese grocer or online amzn.to/2al9a8o

[@raphaelger]

Hi. Thanks for sharing. May I ask 1) did u wash the black beans for the eyes. 2) did u cook them? I asked because I think cooked or soaked beans may become mouldy after a few days. Pls advise. Thanks

[@RunAwayRice]

H Mona, the beans for the eyes are just decorative. We don't eat them. I rinse the beans with water and dry them before applying to the cakes. Hope that helps.

[@raphaelger]

Thanks =)

[@rachelpun58]

what do you use for the peanut oil if i have penut allergies?

[@RunAwayRice]

+Rachel Pun Hi Rachel, you can use another vegetable oil such as corn, soybean or canola. Any oil with a mild flavor would work well. Good Luck!

[@jeimseutv]

I'm very curious as to the reason they can't be eaten right away. Are they extremely hard or something? I want to make moon cakes because I love attempting various cultural recipes and I think this would be a great recipe for me to try. How many days is appropriate to let them "rest" before consuming and are they sweet?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi James, right after baking they are crispy and crumbly--not hard. Letting them rest allows the oil to permeate and soften the dough. They only need to rest overnight. There's nothing wrong with eating them right away. Try one about you make and then the following day and let me know what you think. Good luck!

[@ducnguyenthihong]

They are so cute! Can I use honey substitute marble syrup?

[@RunAwayRice]

Thanks! Yes, you can use honey instead of the syrup. Enjoy!

[@ducnguyenthihong]

Cam on ban.

[@kristyx215]

Can you make the viet seafood sweet and sour soup please

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Kristy, I was planning on sharing my Canh Chua recipe which is the sweet and sour soup with tomatoes, bean sprouts, pineapples, fish, fresh herbs....is this what you're looking for?

[@geekychick]

Are the beans used for the eyes cooked? Would be dangerous to use dried beans :D

[@tinale9458]

Hello ! My name is Tina , I just wonder what is cup cake flour? Can you tell me where to buy? Thank you.

[@RunAwayRice]

+Tina Le Hi Tina, I am buy cake flour at the American grocery store. They're usually stocked with the other baking products. The brands I like are SwansDown and Softasilk. Here are some links to help you find them.SwansDown: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G7LNZ4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004G7LNZ4&linkCode=as2&tag=runawayriceyt-20&linkId=PPXZ75NCW3SDHDHESoftaSilk: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080QTUAW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0080QTUAW&linkCode=as2&tag=runawayriceyt-20&linkId=EGPHIY37IPYZWHMQ

[@phoebenguyen6437]

could u pls tell me what is the cake flour in your dough mixture?

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Phoebe, are you asking for the brand? If so I use Swan's Down cake flour.

[@julienguyen4074]

Did u use hat sen hue in this video

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi Julie, yes the filling is made from dried lotus seeds from Hue.

[@minhthu0974]

I wonder whether your crust is tough? I notice that all the recipe from Vietnamese food blog use so much oil and I'm really scared of oil. but they say that oil in filling is necessary for the crust to absorb then soften. however I cut down half of that amount it's still ok. I see that you use just a tsp. so how is your crust? I really really want to use the least amount of oil.

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi, yes the traditional recipes use a lot of vegetable oil. I've cut back on a lot of the oil and so my cakes are not as oily and much healthier. The crust on my moon cakes are soft. Once they are stored overnight, they soften naturally from the moisture. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

[@cocothinkingoutloud]

Very cute! But I need to ask, do u brush extra eggwash on the nose and ears? They turned out darker than the body.

[@RunAwayRice]

Yes, I brush egg wash on the nose and ears but just a bit. They brown up faster because they stick out. If you'd like more even browning, you can cover with bits of foil and then remove later. Good Luck!

[@hazelchan3139]

hi.. if i am not putting any filling.. how long should i bake?

[@RunAwayRice]

Bake for about 20 minutes if not using any filling. Good Luck!

[@rattanakleapheasoun2251]

Your voice is soooo beautiful! Are you Asian?

[@RunAwayRice]

You are very sweet. I am Asian, Vietnamese to be exact. ;)

[@MissYinKS]

Hi，i've seen some of the recipes for making the dough require alkaline water, i dont know what is alkaline water and i can't find alkaline water at any markets here. so i gonna try your recipe, thank you for sharing! ^_^

[@RunAwayRice]

Hi, yes some of the recipes use lye water or alkaline water which is both a preservative and a texture enhancer. I am concerned with the health risks so I omit it. You won't miss it. Just let the cakes rest for a day or so and they will soften naturally. Good Luck!

[@QuinnHarleyQuinn]

RunAwayRice I have heard, I may be wrong, that you may make your own alkaline water, just add a bit of lemon or a tiny (tiny) bit of baking soda to regular water. All it does is cut out the natural acidity of the water. Not sure if it would apply here or not...just thought it might help! :)

[@RunAwayRice]

Harley Quinn Hi Harley, this is very helpful and alkaline water is a good alternative to the lye water. I appreciate you sharing this information with everyone here :)

[@QuinnHarleyQuinn]

[@MissYinKS]

RunAwayRice hi again, i tried your recipe yesterday.. and it turned out really good! just that i have to wait for the mooncakes to turn soft. thanks again for the amazing recipe, i really like your recipes and videos... keep up the good work! :D

[@2304sushi]

I found your answer to the other comment. :)

[@clairetan5229]

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