Forget traditional sweet mooncakes! This Mid-Autumn Festival, we're shaking things up with a savory twist: Shredded Chicken Mooncakes. These delightful, bite-sized pastries offer a unique and delicious alternative, perfectly balancing tender shredded chicken with aromatic spices. Imagine the crispy, flaky crust giving way to a flavorful filling, a perfect harmony of textures and tastes that will impress your family and friends. This recipe offers a modern take on a classic, utilizing the convenience of an air fryer for perfectly golden-brown results, minimizing oil and maximizing flavor.
This innovative recipe is not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make. Forget complicated techniques and long preparation times; our step-by-step guide walks you through each stage, ensuring even novice bakers can achieve perfectly shaped and flawlessly cooked mooncakes. Ready to embark on this culinary adventure? Let's dive into the detailed instructions and create these unforgettable Shredded Chicken Mooncakes together.
Tools Needed
- air fryer
- mortar
- wok
- cake molds
- sieve
Ingredients
- chicken breast: 400g
- soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- oyster sauce: 0.5 tablespoon
- honey: 0.5 tablespoon
- seasoning powder: 1 teaspoon
- five-spice powder: 1 teaspoon
- garlic powder: 0.5 tablespoon
- oil: 0.5 tablespoon
- water: 65g
- sesame oil: 0.5 tablespoon
- sticky rice flour: 200g
- salted eggs: 12
- jackfruit: 300g
- lemon ginger: 100g
- lotus seeds: 100g
- maa seeds: 100g
- Lap xung: 100g
- lemon leaves: 10
- sunflower seeds: 100g
- green pumpkin seeds: 100g
- melon seeds: 100g
- almonds: 50g
- white sesame seeds: 100g
- sugar water: 400g
- egg yolks: 2
- cooking oil: 100g
- peanut butter: 30g
- Rường mai quốc lộ Rường mai cuối lộ: 1 tablespoon
- coconut water: 6 drops
- all-purpose flour: 600g
- egg whites: 13g
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Prepare and Cook the Shredded Chicken Filling
- Remove bones and skin from chicken breast. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, seasoning powder, five-spice powder, garlic powder, and oil. Marinate chicken for at least an hour (or longer).
- Arrange marinated chicken in the air fryer. Air fry at 190°C for 25 minutes, flipping and basting with remaining marinade halfway through.
- Shred the cooked chicken using a mortar and pestle.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and stir-fry in a wok until dry.
Step 2. Prepare the Mooncake Filling
- Chop jackfruit, lemon ginger, lotus seeds, maa seeds, Lap xung, and lemon leaves. Prepare other seeds and nuts.
- Stir-fry the larger seeds until golden and crispy. Add smaller seeds and nuts later to prevent burning. Add the shredded chicken, jackfruit, ginger, lotus seeds, and pumpkin seeds and stir well.
- Add sticky rice flour and stir to coat evenly. Add the remaining sauce and stir until combined.
Step 3. Make and Prepare the Mooncake Dough
- Combine sugar water, egg yolks, cooking oil, peanut butter, Rường mai quốc lộ Rường mai cuối lộ, and coconut water. Add flour and knead until a smooth dough forms.
Step 4. Assemble and Bake the Mooncakes
- Divide dough into 50-60g portions. Roll out each portion and wrap around 100g of filling, ensuring no air pockets. Press into cake molds.
- Preheat oven to 160°C. Bake mooncakes for 7 minutes, then spray with water. Let cool completely. Brush with egg wash and bake again for 10 minutes. Repeat egg wash and baking process for an even better result.
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Tips
- Marinating the chicken for longer will result in more flavorful mooncakes.
- Stir-frying the chicken filling until dry helps preserve it longer.
- Using sugar water that has been aged for a year will result in a more beautiful color for the cake crust.
- Pressing the cake molds firmly helps create neat and sharp patterns.
- Apply a thin layer of egg wash to prevent a sticky crust and ensure crispness.
- Letting the mooncakes cool completely before each egg wash application is crucial for a crisp and non-sticky finish.
Nutrition
- N/A
FAQs
1. Can I use leftover cooked chicken?
Absolutely! Using leftover chicken is a great way to save time. Just make sure it's shredded and well-seasoned.
2. What if my air fryer is smaller and I can't fit all the mooncakes at once?
Cook the mooncakes in batches, ensuring they have enough space for even air circulation. This may slightly increase the cooking time.
3. Can I substitute the spices? I don't have all the ones listed.
Yes, feel free to adjust the spices to your liking. Experiment with different combinations to find your perfect flavor profile. Soy sauce and ginger are key for savory flavor.
These savory Shredded Chicken Mooncakes offer a delightful twist on a traditional treat, perfect for sharing during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. The air fryer method ensures crispy, flavorful results with minimal effort, making this recipe accessible to all skill levels. Enjoy the unique combination of textures and tastes—happy baking!