Chinese Wife Cake (Lo Paw Bang)
Chinese Wife Cake is a traditional Cantonese pastry that originated in Guangdong, China. It is named 'Wife Cake' because it is said that a newlywed groom would present these cakes to his bride's family as a symbol of his sincerity and love.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Cake flour
- 4 tablespoon Lard
- 3 tablespoon Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Alkaline water
- 1.5 cup Winter melon
- 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix the lard, water, sugar, and alkaline water together.
- Add the cake flour and knead until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide the dough into small portions.
- Flatten each portion and place a filling made from winter melon inside.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges.
- Brush the top of each cake with water and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the cakes to cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 260kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.