tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post115259926443246306..comments2023-10-18T21:37:18.624+08:00Comments on Yochana's Cake Delight! : Mooncake Golden SyrupAunty Yochanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-9496847433393310742016-03-10T19:22:14.742+08:002016-03-10T19:22:14.742+08:00Dear Yochana,
May I know if I can still use the go...Dear Yochana,<br />May I know if I can still use the golden syrup I made 6 years ago? <br />Aside from some crytalised sugar at the bottom, the taste, colour and consistency of the syrup are the same as before.<br />I feel that it is wasteful to throw it away. <br />Appreciate your input on this. Thank you.Faithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-73141702326298100482014-08-07T13:53:52.882+08:002014-08-07T13:53:52.882+08:00hi Yochan,
Just realized the golden syrup I made a...hi Yochan,<br />Just realized the golden syrup I made a year ago is too diluted. Can I re-cook it & do I need to add slices of lemon this time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-3157664462859804542011-04-20T00:56:01.446+08:002011-04-20T00:56:01.446+08:00Hi Aunty,
I have tried making the syrup but once ...Hi Aunty,<br /><br />I have tried making the syrup but once it has cooled, it turns solid hard. Is it because I have over cooked it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-87269496343611261392010-09-09T15:11:12.768+08:002010-09-09T15:11:12.768+08:00ok. Thank you Chefok. Thank you ChefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-62811777550484401862010-09-09T12:24:26.672+08:002010-09-09T12:24:26.672+08:00Hi
Using honey to replace golden syrup, I've ...Hi<br /><br />Using honey to replace golden syrup, I've not tried but I think it should be ok to so. <br /><br />rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-91106081514632690822010-09-09T10:52:42.796+08:002010-09-09T10:52:42.796+08:00Hello Chef.
I got one question to ask. I heard fro...Hello Chef.<br />I got one question to ask. I heard from my friend that you can use honey as my golden syrup... is this true??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-71821669066689512982009-09-29T19:43:28.546+08:002009-09-29T19:43:28.546+08:00Hello Yochana,
I am new to mooncakes so this mi...Hello Yochana,<br /><br /> I am new to mooncakes so this might seem to be a silly question. However, which recipe do you use mooncake golden syrup for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-48756098157260244612009-06-07T23:36:15.031+08:002009-06-07T23:36:15.031+08:00Hi Aunty Yochana,
Thanks for your reply. I had put...Hi Aunty Yochana,<br />Thanks for your reply. I had put up a video on making lotus paste on youtube, and my channel is www.youtube.com/bigheadmagicmad. I hope you can view my video and give me some conment.<br />Thanks<br /><br />kandyKandy's Kitchen @ bigheadmagicmadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02796712442439840246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-85235786529543667602009-06-06T20:51:37.902+08:002009-06-06T20:51:37.902+08:00Hi Kandy
If the syrup is too thick, just stir in ...Hi Kandy<br /><br />If the syrup is too thick, just stir in some hot water and stir to the consistency that you want.<br /><br /><br />You can put mooncakes are room temp for at least 5 days the after that it's best kept in the fridge.<br /><br />rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-42296698613463477132009-06-04T21:56:00.409+08:002009-06-04T21:56:00.409+08:00Hi Aunty Yochana,
I had made the mooncake golden ...Hi Aunty Yochana, <br />I had made the mooncake golden syrup today,after cooling it is a little thicker than the lyle golden syrup.<br />Can i use it or should i add water and recook again? I had baked the traditional mooncake with my freshly make lotus paste yesterday. It taste really good.Can i leave the mooncake at room for one week? Do you know long can it stay well at room temperature? ThanksKandy's Kitchen @ bigheadmagicmadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02796712442439840246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-36709679403424463482009-04-03T20:07:00.000+08:002009-04-03T20:07:00.000+08:00Hi, you stated that you will be baking the thick k...Hi, you stated that you will be baking the thick kai chye peng. Do you mind sharing the recipe, thank!Rikkunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-31490427054844714572008-10-02T10:29:00.000+08:002008-10-02T10:29:00.000+08:00oh, good! i'm going to try that and re-cook my syr...oh, good! i'm going to try that and re-cook my syrup. thanks, aunty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-51157932136054897482008-10-02T10:25:00.000+08:002008-10-02T10:25:00.000+08:00Oops..I forgot to mention that you can rectify the...Oops..I forgot to mention that you can rectify the problem by adding in some water and cook it again to make it thinner.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-32651920186749564972008-10-02T10:22:00.000+08:002008-10-02T10:22:00.000+08:00hi raquel,You probably have overcooked the syrup c...hi raquel,<BR/><BR/>You probably have overcooked the syrup causing it to solidify.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-11286445323280612032008-10-02T06:05:00.000+08:002008-10-02T06:05:00.000+08:00hi aunty,i so enjoy your blog and have tried makin...hi aunty,<BR/>i so enjoy your blog and have tried making the mooncakes. i was not very successful but i will keep trying for next year.<BR/><BR/>question: i made the golden syrup (preparing for next year). is it normal for it to solidify at the bottom after a few weeks? it's been three weeks in storage and the syrup has turn solid at the bottom and only about 1/4 left of liquid. i followed your recipe exactly. it is stored in my kitchen cabinet (cool and dark place) in a glass jar. thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-21472537442569032992008-09-17T14:52:00.000+08:002008-09-17T14:52:00.000+08:00Hi anonymous,It's the Yellow colour Lemon.rgdsHi anonymous,<BR/><BR/>It's the Yellow colour Lemon.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-79662249108450784132008-09-17T09:54:00.000+08:002008-09-17T09:54:00.000+08:00hi aunty, i would like to make the syrup for next ...hi aunty, i would like to make the syrup for next year festival. just some queries: what type of lemon did you use, the green type, yellow type or those for the mee siam? the coarse sugar refers to the white coarse sugar, right? thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-297468270025590042008-09-07T16:43:00.000+08:002008-09-07T16:43:00.000+08:00Hi anonymous,don't worry about stirring...stirring...Hi anonymous,<BR/><BR/>don't worry about stirring...stirring at random is no problem at all.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-2889752023905575222008-09-07T06:16:00.000+08:002008-09-07T06:16:00.000+08:00hello aunty, i want to make the syrup for next yea...hello aunty, i want to make the syrup for next year;s festival. may i know are we not allowed to stir the mixture at all or only at the stage where you said 'do not stir'? thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-20154013351285049502008-07-29T16:01:00.000+08:002008-07-29T16:01:00.000+08:00hi aunty,the credit goes to you. WIthout your gene...hi aunty,<BR/><BR/>the credit goes to you. WIthout your generosity of sharing your recipe, it will never cross my mind of trying. Because making mooncake to be is a "big thing". But mainly also because i trust your taste and recipe :)<BR/><BR/>Also following your instructions, i will let the syrup "aged" slightly. Will only use them to make my first mooncake next week :)<BR/><BR/>A big thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-75265538546293088182008-07-29T10:27:00.000+08:002008-07-29T10:27:00.000+08:00Hi Jas,Yeah you can store with the slice lemon..no...Hi Jas,<BR/><BR/>Yeah you can store with the slice lemon..no problem.<BR/><BR/>The description of your golden syrup is correct. Thumbs up!!<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-47633930422930907642008-07-29T09:41:00.000+08:002008-07-29T09:41:00.000+08:00Yes mdm,i just made it last night! Haha.. so happy...Yes mdm,<BR/><BR/>i just made it last night! Haha.. so happy and excited. I "cooked" it slightly longer than the 45min, because i think i was using too low heat initially.<BR/><BR/>The end result should be amber colour thick liquid right? And is it normal to have bubble on top? Is it ok that I store together with the lemon slice? SOrry so much questions, because first time making :P<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much! U have a great baking day!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-8275412820414103322008-07-28T14:33:00.000+08:002008-07-28T14:33:00.000+08:00HI Jas,If you want to make, you have to make it no...HI Jas,<BR/><BR/>If you want to make, you have to make it now otherwise buy from Kwong Cheong Thye, Sun Lik or Phoon Huat. <BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-62343606343808096032008-07-28T11:29:00.000+08:002008-07-28T11:29:00.000+08:00Hi aunty yochana,i noticed that u mentioned its be...Hi aunty yochana,<BR/><BR/>i noticed that u mentioned its better to make and keep longer before using. But since its so near to the festive season. Would you recommend me to still make the golden syrup and use it "fresh" or is it better for me to buy? Thanks! (Before i only discover your blog recently. If only i have "known" you earlier :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30137456.post-38419409532256102322008-07-25T16:55:00.000+08:002008-07-25T16:55:00.000+08:00Hi jenny,it's golden brown.rgdsHi jenny,<BR/><BR/>it's golden brown.<BR/><BR/>rgdsAunty Yochanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265525349059979821noreply@blogger.com