Now that the pop up events are behind me, I finally have some time to work on other character buns like these ones…Who is your favorite Super Hero?
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The second bao in this Special Edition Mid-Autumn Festival Themed is…the Jade Rabbit! 🐰🎑
🥮 WHO IS THE JADE RABBIT?
The Jade Emperor was in search of someone trustworthy, responsible, and honorable to manage the elixirs and pills created for immortality. He didn’t trust humans, so he came to Earth and decided to choose 3 between animals: a fox, a rabbit, and a monkey. He disguised himself as an old man to test their their virtues. He told them he was too weak to find food. The monkey and fox quickly offered food; however, the rabbit couldn’t find anything. Feeling guilty, the rabbit offered himself and threw himself into the fire. The Jade Emperor was moved by his sacrifice and gave the rabbit eternal life and full responsibility for the immortality medicines.
🥮 HOW DID JADE RABBIT END UP ON THE MOON?
One night, the Queen Mother of the West came searching for the immortality elixir. She became upset and aggressive when Jade Rabbit denied her request. In fear, Jade Rabbit handed over the extra immortality pill to the Queen Mother. The Jade Emperor found out about Jade Rabbit’s action and was furious. He gave Jade Rabbit the chance to choose his own punishment to which Jade Rabbit promised he would go and live locked away in the Moon Palace, with Chang’e, The Moon Goddess, forever.
🐰✨ The Jade Rabbit now symbolizes selflessness, piety, and sacrifice.
How’s this set for the Mid-Autumn Festival pop-up event?
Haven’t had bao buns in a while. After finishing up work, I had some time to make these cute little bao buns to go with the lamb slices. So soft and fluffy which makes this ‘riceless’ meal perfect.
Well hello there, it’s been a while…
How about bao buns with leftover sliced pork chops for lunch?
Every year I host a big meal for Chinese New Year meal for my side of the family. This year my mom gave me some money for take outs so that I don’t have to up cook up a storm (like what I did here). Well, I had planned the menu so that I can prep some, cook some and reheat some. It’s no joke cooking for 30 people, but glad everyone enjoyed the meal. I say this every year, not sure If I’m able to pull this one again next year.
And for dessert…homemade red bean dessert with black sesame tang yuan…
Here’s the menu, with auspicious names of each dish.
Our welcoming the Year of the Tiger meal which we often refer to as “Open Year” (開年飯). I usually like to beef it up and make it a little festive. This year of course, we got the Tiger theme going with bok choy, braised pork belly (to go with the buns), a pot of goodies (mushrooms, dried scallops, sea cucumbers, fish maw over radish and dried bean curd). Unfortunately, my picky eater didn’t appreciate the pot of goodies. More for us! (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡
Wish the Year of the Tiger bring health, prosper and peace to all of us. Happy Lunar New Year!
I had a lot of fun making these lovely buns, filled with lotus paste. Some of my friends already request for them and willing to pay for them! Well, only if I don’t have to work I’d love to take orders! For now, they will have to enjoy them through the screen. Can’t wait to share it with everyone!
My sister ordered these coffee rolls for her son’s teachers as Christmas twist. Since it’s for Christmas gift, I thought it’d be fun to make them with a Christmas twist. I’m happy how these turned out!
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