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Best Easy Xian Rou Yue Bing Recipe

Name: Best Easy Xian Rou Yue Bing Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 80 g
Ingredients: all-purpose flour 2 cups; unsalted butter 6 tbsp; pork shoulder, finely chopped 12 oz; green onions 3 pieces; egg 1 pieces; soy sauce 2 tbsp; sesame oil 2 tsp; white pepper 0.5 tsp; salt 1 tsp; sugar 1 tsp

Flaky xian rou yue bing with savory meat filling is a Shanghai mooncake variety. A protein-rich, family treat with buttery, fresh pastry layers.

Cook 60 min Difficulty NORMAL 320 kcal

#high protein #diabetic friendly

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

all-purpose flour 2 cups
unsalted butter 6 tbsp
pork shoulder, finely chopped 12 oz
green onions 3 pieces
egg 1 pieces

Seasonings/Sauce

soy sauce 2 tbsp
sesame oil 2 tsp
white pepper 0.5 tsp
salt 1 tsp
sugar 1 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 28 g 35%

Protein 16 g 20%

Fat 15 g 45%

Serving size 80g

Cooking steps

1

Combine 1 cup flour with 3 tbsp butter and half the salt to form the water dough; add water gradually while mixing, knead until smooth, then wrap and rest for 20 minutes.
2

Mix the remaining flour with 3 tbsp butter thoroughly to make the oil dough; set aside.
3

Prepare the filling: combine pork shoulder, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, and remaining salt in a bowl. Stir vigorously until cohesive.
4

Divide water and oil dough each into 6 balls. Flatten each water dough ball, wrap an oil dough ball inside, then roll out gently and fold twice to create flaky layers.
5

Place a generous spoonful of meat filling onto each dough, seal well, and gently flatten. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake on parchment-lined tray for 20–25 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden and crisp.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient in this Xian Rou Yue Bing recipe?

The core ingredients that define the dish are the pork shoulder for the savory filling and butter for the flaky pastry. These create the signature flavor and texture of traditional Shanghai mooncakes.

Q. How do you achieve perfect flaky pastry layers in Xian Rou Yue Bing?

To ensure distinctive flaky pastry, the recipe uses a water dough and an oil dough technique, rolling and folding them together before filling. Resting the dough, gentle heat, and precise baking time all help avoid tough or soggy layers.

Q. What prevents the mooncakes from being dry or undercooked?

Using pork shoulder with a small amount of sesame oil in the filling keeps it moist and rich, while careful baking at 375°F for 20–25 minutes ensures the pastry cooks evenly without drying out or leaving the filling raw.

Q. How many calories and what is the protein-to-carb ratio per serving?

Each serving contains 320 kcal, with 16g protein (20% of calories) and 28g carbohydrates (35%). This offers a substantial protein content and balanced nutrition for a festive treat.

Best Easy Xian Rou Yue Bing Recipe

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