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Mung Bean Hopia Filipino Chinese Pastry Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of homemade Mung Bean Hopia! This authentic Filipino-Chinese pastry features a melt-in-your-mouth, flaky crust cradling a vibrant, sweet yellow mung bean paste. A treasured family recipe adapted from Ma. Elena Francisco (Lyn) and originally from Phoebe L. Parrone (Lucy), this hopia recipe is sure to become a new favorite. Get ready to experience a taste of tradition!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 740 mins
Calories 265.6 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Mung Bean Hopia Filipino Chinese Pastry

  • 1 cup dried mung beans
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Salt
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Grapeseed Oil
  • Water for soaking and cooking mung beans
  • Egg

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How to Make Mung Bean Hopia Filipino Chinese Pastry

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mung beans, water, and baking soda. Soak overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  2. Drain the mung beans and rinse thoroughly. Transfer to a pot, add fresh water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until very tender, about 45-60 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, drain the mung beans and mash them until smooth using a potato masher or food processor.
  4. In a large pan, melt the butter. Add the mashed mung beans and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and turns a golden yellow color, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let the mung bean paste cool completely.
  6. While the paste cools, prepare the dough. In a large bowl, combine flour, shortening, and sugar. Cut in the shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Gradually add the ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  8. Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle and place a spoonful of the mung bean paste in the center.
  9. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, crimping the edges to seal.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the hopia on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the hopia are golden brown.
  12. Let the hopia cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

4g

Carbs

13g

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