Banh Pia (Durian Pastry)

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1. 1

   For the water dough, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, vegetable oil, and water in a bowl.

   Približno 2 min

2. 2

   Knead the mixture for 5-7 minutes until a smooth, elastic dough forms.

   Približno 7 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: The dough should be soft but not sticky.

3. 3

   Cover the water dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

   Približno 30 min

4. 4

   For the oil dough, mix the all-purpose flour and vegetable oil in a separate bowl until a soft dough forms.

   Približno 2 min

5. 5

   Cover the oil dough and let it rest alongside the water dough.

6. 6

   For the filling, steam the soaked split mung beans until very soft, about 20-25 minutes.

   Približno 25 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure the beans are thoroughly cooked for a smooth paste.

7. 7

   Mash the steamed mung beans until smooth, then transfer to a non-stick pan.

   Približno 5 min

8. 8

   Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and mashed durian flesh to the pan with the mung beans.

   Približno 1 min

9. 9

   Cook the filling over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 10-15 minutes.

   Približno 15 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: The filling should be firm enough to shape into balls.

10. 10

    Let the filling cool completely, then divide it into 6 equal portions and roll them into balls.

    Približno 15 min

11. 11

    Divide both the water dough and oil dough into 6 equal pieces.

    Približno 2 min

12. 12

    Flatten each water dough piece into a disc and wrap an oil dough piece inside.

    Približno 5 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Pinch the seams shut to ensure the oil dough is fully enclosed.

13. 13

    Roll each dough ball into a long oval, then roll it up tightly like a Swiss roll.

    Približno 5 min

14. 14

    Turn the rolled dough 90 degrees, flatten it again, and roll it into another long oval.

    Približno 5 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Repeat this step to create more layers in the pastry.

15. 15

    Roll it up tightly again, then cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

    Približno 15 min

16. 16

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

    Približno 10 min

17. 17

    Take one rested dough roll, flatten it into a disc, and place a filling ball in the center.

    Približno 5 min

18. 18

    Wrap the dough around the filling, pinching the seams to seal it completely, and gently flatten into a round pastry.

    Približno 5 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure there are no cracks for the filling to escape.

19. 19

    Repeat for the remaining dough and filling.

    Približno 5 min

20. 20

    Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Približno 1 min

21. 21

    Whisk the egg yolk and water together for the egg wash.

    Približno 1 min

22. 22

    Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash.

    Približno 1 min

23. 23

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.

    Približno 25 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.

24. 24

    Let the Banh Pia cool on a wire rack before serving.