Snowskin Mooncakes with Taro Lotus Pumpkin Seeds

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An empire of delectables

An interesting lotus paste is on sale in the market this year and the store ran out of stock before the mooning on 25th Sept. While savvy investors are hoarding bonds, shares , gold, etc.. I am happy with a spare package of yam lotus paste in my freezer, to be enjoyed throughout the next twelve months. Early birds catch all the worms and leave none for others still snoring.

A blend of taro with lotus paste and mixing the paste with toasted pumpkin seeds gives a new delight to yam lovers...yum yum yum. Sugar control is my primary objective when churning out these petite snowskin mooncakes. Along with a cup of green tea you can gobble down four in one afternoon with no guilt....the world is kind to me.

Snowskin mooncakes are actually the chinese version of the infamous Japanese mochi. These sweet temptations are often to be consumed within the same day of preparation to enjoy the softness and some sponginess. The dryness immediately sets in the next day. Out in the store, vendors stretch the shelf life to the fullness through some sprinkle of preservatives and also storing them in fridge. So if u do see these mooncakes in the mall on open display shelf, avoid at all costs to bring home a box, or you would be jeopardising your own shelf life...live to see d next moon.

A friend shared this amazing recipe whereby the softness is locked within dough for few days without any "sprinkles".