Walnut and jujube paste filling
Red dates (weight after pit removal) 650g | Peanut oil 60 grams |
Maltose syrup 50 grams | Chopped walnuts (roasted) 150g |
Step 1
Wash the red dates and remove the pits. I cut them with scissors. I think this method is the fastest and most suitable for me. You can remove the pits according to your own habits.Step 2
Add about twice as much water as the red dates to the pot, just enough to cover the red dates.Step 3
Boil the red dates in a pot over medium heat.Step 4
Boil the red dates until softStep 5
The water just boiled dry, I probably boiled it for more than 30 minutes.Step 6
Put the cooked red dates into a food processor or wall-breaking machine. You can add a little water. Do not add too much water, as long as it can be beaten. If you add too much water, the frying time will be longer.Step 7
Turn on the food processor or wall breaker and stir. If the food processorUse a bit of movement.Step 8
Beaten red date pureeStep 9
It’s also very good to use a food processor.Step 10
A little bit of skin can be sieved, using a coarser sieve.Step 11
The sifted jujube paste is smooth and delicateStep 12
Pour the jujube puree into a non-stick pan. Be sure to use a non-stick pan! I usually use an all-in-one kitchen machine to fry the fillings, which completely frees up my hands. Today I will try using a non-stick pan for frying. This pan is really easy to use~Step 13
When the peanut oil is slightly thick, add half of the peanut oil, then continue to heat over low heat, stirring while frying. After the peanut oil is completely absorbed, add the other half of the peanut oil.Step 14
If it becomes thicker, add maltose syrup. After adding maltose syrup, the filling will be more viscous. Continue to heat over low heat, stirring while stirring.Step 15
This process requires a little patience. Gradually the date paste filling will become very thick. If you are making buns, steamed buns or cakes, it will be fine like this. It will become slightly harder after cooling.Step 16
When making moon cakes or jujube puree, continue to fry over low heat until it becomes a little hard and no longer sticks to the spatula.Step 17
Add roasted walnuts.Step 18
After adding the walnuts, you can turn off the heat and stir everything evenly. The bottom will not stick at all. Rinse the pot with water and it will be clean.Step 19
The fried walnut and date paste filling can be spread flat on a baking sheet and allowed to cool.Step 20
It will harden a little after cooling, making it very appetizing. Walnuts are added to neutralize the sweetness.Step 21
Delicate and shinyStep 22
Divide it according to the weight you need, and you can make moon cakes or jujube paste cakes. Cooking tips for walnut and date puree stuffingFor details, please see the video in the main image