• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Foxy Folksy logo

  • ALL Recipes
    • COOKING + BAKING TIPS
  • RECIPE by Category
    • By Course/Meal:
      • Appetizers
      • Bread
      • Breakfast Ideas
      • Dessert + Sweets
      • Salad Recipes
      • Soup Recipes
      • Drinks
    • By Main Ingredient:
      • Beef Recipes
      • Chicken + Poultry
      • Pork Recipes
      • Fish + Seafood Recipes
      • Pasta + Noodle Recipes
      • Vegetable Recipes
    • By Cuisine:
      • Asian Dishes
      • Meditteranean/ Mid. Eastern
  • Filipino Dishes
  • ABOUT
    • About the Recipes
    • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • ALL RECIPES
  • BY COURSE/MEAL:
    • Appetizers
    • Bread
    • Breakfast Ideas
    • Dessert + Sweets
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Sandwiches/Light Meals
    • Drinks
    • Sauces and Condiments
  • BY MAIN INGREDIENT:
    • Beef Recipes
    • Chicken + Poultry Recipes
    • Fish + Seafood Recipes
    • Pork Recipes
    • Pasta + Noodle Recipes
    • Rice and Grains Recipes
    • Fruits Recipes
    • Vegetable Recipes
  • BY CUISINE:
    • Asian Dishes
    • Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
    • Italian
  • FILIPINO RECIPES
  • ABOUT
    • About the Recipes
    • Contact
×

Home > Filipino Recipes

Hopia Recipe- Munggo and Ube filling

BY :Bebs | Published: 03/26/ 2016 | Updated:11/12/ 2019 | 116 Comments

RECIPE PRINT
4.97 from 28 votes
Share Pin It Email

hopia recipeHopia is yet another favorite 'merienda' or snack for Filipinos.  Hopia is made of thin flaky pastry, traditionally filled with mung bean paste (Munggo). But nowadays, there are more variations to choose from when it comes to the filling, most popular is the Ube or Purple yam and the one I prefer more personally.

The truth is, I've been wanting to try to make Hopia for some time now (because of course, you can not buy them here in Germany) but it somehow intimidated me, it looks too complicated... just think about those thin flaky pastry encasing the filling ..and how the h*** do you form them into that round, flat disk shape!!! Scary right?! But somehow I had to summon up enough courage and give Hopia a go because a special lady, named Shirley, asked for it after she tried the Ensaymada recipe I posted here some time ago (and I am really glad she liked it..wink! wink!).  So after some intensive research, I was ready to make my very first Hopia.   

bean paste
BEAN PASTE USING RED KIDNEY BEANS

As it turns out, it was not that difficult after all. Although it does require some muscle work when rolling the dough as thin as possible and believe me  I've had arm muscle pain for some days that lasted longer than my Hopia that was gone so fast it was unbelievable...but it was all worth it!!!Hopia is yet another favorite snack of Filipinos. This Hopia recipe is made of thin flaky pastry, filled with mung bean paste and Ube (purple yam) filling. | www.foxyfolksy.com

Although Shirley asked only for Hopia Munggo, I also tried making some with Ube or Purple Yam filling since I have some already made using my Ube Halaya Recipe . 

UBE HALAYA RECIPE

 I like them both and so did Armin (apparently) but I like the Ube more, aside from the taste, the texture is finer but the Hopia Munggo (I used red Mung bean) gave me some feeling of nostalgia, it brought back memories  of my childhood days when I and my siblings would  go to our neighboring Sari-sari store to buy Hopia  for our afternoon snack. 

Print Review

Hopia Recipe- Munggo and Ube filling

4.97 from 28 votes
Hopia is yet another favorite snack of Filipinos. This Hopia recipe is made of thin flaky pastry, filled with mung bean paste and Ube (purple yam) filling.
Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Course :Snack
Servings =24
Print Recipe Rate this Recipe

Ingredients
 

MUNGGO FILLING

  • 1 cup red mung bean (or yellow) - boiled
  • ¼ cup condensed milk (optional)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup flour

UBE FILLING

  • 1 llanera Ube Halaya

DOUGH 1

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoons sugar - dissolved in ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup shortening or lard - cut into small cubes
  • pinch of salt

DOUGH 2

  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup shortening

EGG WASH

  • 1 egg - beaten and diluted in ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • MUNGGO FILLING: Soak Mung beans overnight. Drain and refresh water then bring to boil until the beans start to soften, reduce heat and cook until water is reduced just above the beans. Add the sugar and continue to cook until it starts to thicken. Transfer to a blender or use a stab mixer and pulse until it becomes smooth and fine. Put back to heat and add the condensed milk (if using) and flour. Cook while stirring constantly until it turns into a thick paste. Remove from heat and let it cool down before using.
  • Alternatively, canned red beans can also be used and here is the recipe.
  • FOR THE FLAKY PASTRY Combine all ingredients for Dough 1 in a big bowl. Mix the ingredients using a fork or spoon until shortening or lard are cut into small pieces and covered with flour. Add more water if too dry. Knead just a couple of times until they stick together and then form into a ball and cover with plastic wrap or kitchen towel and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the ingredients for Dough 2. Mix well using your hands until a smooth dough is formed.
  • Roll Dough 1 into a rectangle about a half inch thick. Next place Dough 2 in between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and roll into a rectangle about ⅔ the size of Dough 1. Place Dough 2 on top of Dough 1 covering two-thirds of the rectangle from the left side. Fold the third uncovered part (from the right) over the center part. Then fold the remaining third part (from left) over both layers, making 3 layers in total. (like foldiging a letter).
  • Turn and roll the back to its original size and then repeat the three-fold process. Then do this again for the third time. After the last fold, let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes so the gluetn can relax and won't shrink back when rolled.
  • Roll the dough again into its original size(rectangle). Cut the dough into 2, lengthwise, then tightly roll each dough into 2 cylinders (like a jelly roll). Cut each cylinder into 12 equal parts. Place them in a bowl and cover with a wet paper towel or plastic wrap to avoid from getting dry.
  • Take a piece of dough and flatten with a rolling pin as thin as possible and try to make it round. Scoop a spoonful of the filling and place it in the middle. Gather the sides of the dough over the filling and pinch together to close. Take a round cookie cutter and insert the filled dough inside the circle, then with pinched side down press it against the counter to take form.
  • Place the Hopia on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with the pinched side facing up and bake at 180°C/350°F for 15-20 minutes or until slightly golden, they will form a bulge while baking but that is ok. Take them out of the oven and now turn them so that the pinched side is now facing down and slightly press them flat using a spatula or slotted turner. Brush with egg wash and return them to the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove from oven and let them cool on a cooling rack.

Notes

Alternatively, you may also buy ready-made Ube (Purple Yam) Jam for the filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Have you tried this recipe?Mention @foxyfolksy or tag #FoxyFolksyRecipes!

More Filipino Recipes

  • Cansi
  • Spicy Adobong Tahong
  • Beef Pares
  • Kababayan Bread

Latest Recipes

Refreshingly delicious and healthy Lemongrass and Ginger Juice.

Lemongrass and Ginger Juice

Homemade Orange Chicken with a sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor!

Orange Chicken

Kansi in a serving bowl made with beef shanks, green jackfruit, batwan, and chilis.

Cansi

Freshly cooked Adobong Tahong in a pan with red chilies.

Spicy Adobong Tahong

Beef Pares in a serving bowl with fried rice and beef broth on the side.

Beef Pares

Kababayan is a Filipino bread with a distinct salakot shape and yellow color.

Kababayan Bread

Chicken Tocino on a serving plate served with, coffee, garlic rice and slices of tomato.sl

Chicken Tocino

Freshly baked Mamon Tostado in a bread basket served with hot coffee.

Mamon Tostado

Reader Interactions

Comments

    What do you think? Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Rate this Recipe




  1. Arizza says

    November 12, 2022 at 2:48 am

    5 stars
    What kind of flour to use?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 17, 2022 at 3:36 am

      Plain flour or all-purpose flour.

      Reply
  2. Beth Olave says

    October 28, 2022 at 4:39 am

    5 stars
    Can I substitute butter for lard or shortening?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      November 02, 2022 at 3:24 am

      Lard and shortening makes flakier dough but if you can't get any then butter would do.

      Reply
  3. Abi says

    August 30, 2022 at 7:50 am

    Hi po,

    It's quite hard to find shortening in my country what can I substitute it with?

    Thank you po

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      August 31, 2022 at 12:38 am

      Lard would be a good sub if you can get it.

      Reply
  4. scarlet says

    July 01, 2022 at 10:58 am

    Is it ok to skip the egg wash? I have family with egg allergies and I'd to share these with them

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 01, 2022 at 11:49 am

      Sure, it is mostly to make them look nice and shiny.

      Reply
  5. Kris says

    April 29, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    5 stars
    thanks for the recipe. It is good.

    Reply
  6. Agnes says

    March 22, 2022 at 4:57 am

    5 stars
    Hi Bebs,
    I just tried this recipe because this is my husband’s favorite cookie. It turned out perfect with the skin so thin and flaky even I ate quite a few of these. I normally do not even care to eat theses when at parties. The thin and flaky skin just got me. I very rarely give a review let alone a 5 star review on any recipe. This recipe made it to my favorite recipe board in Pinterest. Thank you.
    Agnes

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      April 07, 2022 at 8:06 pm

      Aawww...thank you so much for your wonderful review, Agnes!😊

      Reply
  7. Analyn Imperio says

    February 04, 2022 at 2:34 am

    5 stars
    I love to try this recipe it looks simple and the instructions seems very easy to follow.. I've been craving hopia because I cannot buy due to lock down. Now I can make my own and be able to share it with my dorm mates 😊

    Reply
  8. Mark says

    December 28, 2021 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    I'm not a baker, I just love to eat these Filipino food. But upon reading your articles I'll give it a try since we have oven in my workplace 🤣. Thank you for sharing these ideas, as well as your findings about trying so many alternatives which we may encounter.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      January 04, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      How did it go, Mark?

      Reply
  9. Sam says

    November 03, 2021 at 2:05 am

    5 stars
    Wow I didn’t know Filipino‘s made these I buy the same type of thing in San Francisco Chinatown at the far eastern bakery on Grant Avenue love them all different flavors of fillings are

    Reply
  10. Art Jorquia says

    November 02, 2021 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    A very basic recipe easy to follow good job thanks in advance

    Reply
  11. Bella says

    September 29, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    I love your flaky hopia as well as my family, we all love it. This will be my 3rd time to do it. It's easy to follow the dough recipe because of your step by step photo. Thank you. But in the future if you will publish your cook book I will order, not the e-book.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      September 30, 2021 at 11:09 pm

      Such beautiful encouraging words, Bella!😘 I will let you know when we do!

      Reply
  12. ALLY DAWSON says

    July 25, 2021 at 3:18 pm

    MY MOM MADE THIS RECIPE AND IT WAS SO GOOD BUT THE FILLING KEPT LEAKING OUT!!! WHAT DO WE DO TO FIX THIS?!?!? PLEASE HELP ;(

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      July 25, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      It is ok if some of the fillings come out while baking. You can make the dough thicker next time if you want.

      Reply
« Older Comments

Primary Sidebar

Author photo

Good food does not have to be expensive or difficult to make. With our recipes, you can make budget-friendly and restaurant-worthy dishes in no time!

Learn more→

  • Lemongrass and Ginger Juice
  • Orange Chicken
  • Chicken Tocino
  • Mamon Tostado

Subscribe

Ebook
Receive new posts directly delivered to your inbox As a bonus, a FREE eCookbook and printable Recipe Cards upon subscription
  • Pan Roasted Garlic Mushroom and Baby Potatoes

  • Easy Pork Hamonado Recipe using Pork Belly

  • How to take care of orchids?

  • Easy Chop Suey Recipe

  • How to make Black Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea (Milk Tea)

  • Fall-off-the-bone Baby Back Ribs in Oven

Footer

  • Filipino Spanish Bread Recipe
  • Chicken Sotanghon Soup
  • Coffee Jelly
  • Pichi Pichi Recipe
  • Japanese Cheesecake
  • Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Footer

↑ back to top

FEATURE ICONS

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2014 - 2021 Foxy Folksy All Rights Reserved

HOME | ABOUT | CONTACT | RECIPE INDEX

PRIVACY POLICY| DISCLOSURE|COPYRIGHT POLICY