Introduction to Purple Potato Mooncakes:
1、 Overview
Purple sweet potato mooncake is a type of mooncake made mainly from purple sweet potatoes, and its unique purple skin and purple sweet potato filling are deeply loved by consumers. Purple potato mooncakes not only have a delicate and sweet taste, but also are rich in nutrients and have multiple health benefits.
2、 Main raw materials and characteristics
Purple Potato: Purple potato is one of the main raw materials for mooncakes, which is rich in protein, amino acids, vitamin C B. Various vitamins such as A, as well as various mineral elements such as phosphorus, iron, and selenium. Especially selenium, known as the "king of anti-cancer", has various effects such as anti fatigue, anti-aging, and blood supplementation.
Cake crust raw materials: usually including glutinous rice flour, clarified flour, peanut oil, granulated sugar, etc. These raw materials are mixed and processed to form a soft, clean, white and slightly transparent cake crust.
3、 Nutritional value
Purple sweet potato mooncakes not only have a delicious taste, but also have rich nutritional value. The anthocyanins in purple potatoes have various biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial, which can reduce the harm of antibiotics to the human body and enhance the body's immune system. In addition, the cellulose in purple potatoes can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve the digestive environment, and prevent the occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases.
4、 Production steps
After steaming the purple potatoes, peel them and mash them into a paste or put them in a blender to make a paste.
Add peanut oil to the pot, stir fry the purple sweet potato puree, add sugar and clarified flour, and stir until the oil is completely absorbed and the sweet potato puree becomes hard.
After mixing and stirring the raw materials of the pastry, make a dough and let it stand at room temperature for a period of time.
Divide the dough and filling into small pieces, knead them into a circle, and the ratio of skin to filling is usually 1:2.
The crust wraps around the filling, forms a spherical shape, and is then pressed into a mold to shape.
Before baking, spray water on the surface of the mooncake and place it in a preheated oven until the surface turns golden.
5、 Eating and storage
Eating: The purple potato moon cake can be used as a special food of the Mid-Autumn Festival, or as a daily dessert. Moderate consumption can supplement energy and nutrition, but excessive consumption may lead to problems such as obesity.
Storage: Unconsumed purple sweet potato mooncakes should be stored in a cool and dry place, avoiding direct sunlight and humid environments. The opened mooncakes should be consumed as soon as possible to maintain their taste and freshness.
Summary: Purple potato mooncakes have attracted many consumers with their unique purple skin and purple potato filling. It not only has a delicate and sweet taste, but also rich nutritional value and various health benefits. While enjoying delicious food, it is also important to pay attention to moderate consumption and proper storage methods.
