Mixed Nuts Paste for a Healthier Mooncake Filling Recipe

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Learn how to make a healthier mooncake filling using natural ingredients. This simple method swaps heavy fillers for a mix of nutritious nuts and fruits. Creating a healthier mooncake filling at home is easier than you might think.

This recipe replaces traditional, sugar-heavy pastes with a blend of candied fruits, seeds, nuts, and cranberries. By incorporating golden syrup and fragrant kaffir leaves, you achieve a complex, balanced flavor profile that works perfectly for your next batch of homemade mooncake.

This guide shows you the exact process of preparing the mixture and rolling it into consistent, ready-to-use portions. Whether you are aiming for a lower sugar intake or just want to experiment with texture, this traditional mooncake filling alternative offers a fresh take on a classic dessert.

It is ideal for anyone looking to refine their mooncake recipe while maintaining the authentic experience.

For the mooncake dough recipe, please click on the links below :

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To make this healthy mixed nuts mooncake paste, click on the video tutorial and print out the recipe below.

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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/LZe56smVdOE

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Mixed Nuts Paste for Mooncakes

An assortment of nuts and candied peels for a crunchy and healthier mooncake filling.
Course Mooncake
Cuisine Chinese
Author Shiokman Eddie

Ingredients

  • 50 g melon seeds
  • 50 g sunflower seeds
  • 50 g pumpkin seeds
  • 50 g slivered almonds
  • 50 g whole almonds
  • 50 g walnuts
  • 30 g black sesame seeds
  • 30 g white sesame seeds
  • 80 g candied citron
  • 80 g candied mandarin orange
  • 80 g candied melon
  • 20 g sugar
  • 6 tbsp vegetable oil and water
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 80 g sliced dried cranberries / sultanas
  • 6 shredded kaffir leaves
  • 5 tbsp brandy / 1.5 tbsp Chinese rose liquor (optional)
  • 160 g kou fien cooked glutinous rice flour

Instructions

  • Lightly toast all the nuts
  • Chop the walnuts and whole almonds with a knife
  • Weigh 50 g for each different type of nuts
  • Mix all in a bowl and add the 3 candied fruits
  • Add sugar, vegetable oil, golden syrup, water, salt, and mix all thoroughly
  • Add in sliced cranberries / sultanas, toasted white and black sesame seeds, shredded kaffir leaves, and mix all together
  • Set aside the nut mixture for 30 mins
  • Add brandy  / Chinese rose liquor (optional), sieve the cooked glutinous rice flour into the mixture and mix all together
  • Roll into balls for fillings for a healthier mooncake

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