This is the original/authentic filling for baked Cantonese "gai mei bao". It is sweet and the coconut gives the chew a bit of crispiness. So delicious!
This was the bao that my girls always requested of my mom whenever we visited NY. We'd bring home a box with other favorites and have wonderful Chinese bakery breakfasts and snacks for a couple of days. So sad when they were all gone.
Coconut Filling
Suggested filling in baked baos and mochi.
Ingredients (makes about 1 1/4 cups)
2 1/2 cups coconut flakes
2 Tbs granulated sugar
2 Tbs melted butter
2 large egg yolks
Directions
Process the coconut and sugar in a blender or food processor until very fine. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the melted butter and egg yolk until it has a paste like consistency. Use immediately as a filling or transfer to a zip top bag or an airtight container and use within 3 days.
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