Non vegEggSingapore and Malaysia
Pineapple tarts
Melt in the mouth butter pastry hugging sticky pineapple jam. Lunar New Year in one bite.
150 minTime
4 gProtein each
mildSpice
Golden luckMake it your way
Grandma's wayButter pastry around spiced pineapple jam, Nastar style.
The original316kcalsame
4 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
150minutessame
Pineapple2 medium, peeled and grated
Sugar1 cup plus 2 tbsp, divided
Cinnamon powder1 small stick or 1/2 tsp
Whole spices3 cloves and 1 star anise
Maida (all-purpose flour, plain flour)2 cups
Butter¾ cup, cold
Milk powder (powdered milk)2 tbsp
Egg yolk3, plus 1 for glazing
Salta pinchMethod
- 1Squeeze some juice from the grated pineapple, then cook the pulp with 200 g sugar and the spices, stirring often, for 60 to 75 minutes.
- 2Cool the jam and roll into small marble sized balls.
- 3Rub the butter into the maida, milk powder, remaining sugar and salt. Mix in 2 yolks to a soft dough. Chill 20 minutes.
- 4Wrap a small piece of dough round each jam ball and roll into an oval. Place on a lined tray.
- 5Brush with the beaten yolk and bake at 170 C for 18 to 20 minutes.
- 6Cool completely and store airtight.
Serve it like thisPile in a glass jar or arrange on a red plate for festivals, served with Chinese tea.