YAM PASTE

Yam paste filling for making the teochew traditional mooncake.It taste sweet and have the yam taste.

YAM FILLING;

2 pieces shallot

70g oil

510g yam ( peeled)

255g sugar

50g water

50g wheat starch

12 pieces salted egg yolk

40g melon seed

Method;

1.wash and drain salted salt yolk,steam over high heat for 5-8 minutes or bake in oven at 160c for 10 minutes.Leave to cool before use.

2.remove shallot skin and wash,wipe with kitchen paper.Set aside.

3.wash yam and cut into slices,steam over high heat until soft. Blend together with sugar nd water into paste while it is still hot.

4.Heat the wok with oil,add in shallot and deep fry until fragrant. Discard shallot.Add in yam paste and fry until thick. Sieve in wheat starch and fry until non sticky.Remove and leave to cool before use.

5.Add in melon seed into cooled yam paste and knead evenly. Divide into 75 g each,then wrap in salted egg yolk.clench and knead it tightly,set aside