Moon cakes, as a necessary food for the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional festival in China, bear profound cultural background and folk customs. It is a round cake, usually made of two thin wallets with sweet stuffing. There are many kinds of moon cakes with different tastes, including bean paste, lotus seed paste, five kernels, egg yolk and other fillings. The making process of moon cakes is unique, which is made of the finest raw materials, handmade and baked.
The origin of moon cakes can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. It is said that at that time, there were bakers engaged in pastry making, selling and selling a round cake filled with ghee, sugar and pepper, which was called "crispy moon cakes". By the Ming Dynasty, mooncakes had become gifts for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and spread all over the country. After the Qing Dynasty, the production technology and varieties of moon cakes have been further developed, and today's rich and varied flavor moon cakes have been formed.
In China, moon cakes are not only a kind of food, but also a beautiful vision of family reunion and national unity. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, people get together, enjoy the bright moon, taste moon cakes and express their thoughts for their loved ones. In this process, moon cakes have become a link to convey emotions and carry people's yearning for a better life.
In a word, moon cakes are an indispensable food for Mid-Autumn Festival in China, bearing rich cultural connotations and folk customs. Regardless of its unique flavor or profound cultural heritage, moon cakes are worth tasting and inheriting by everyone in China. On this special occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival, let's share the joy of reunion and feel the wonderful time brought by moon cakes.
Common types of moon cakes
1, red bean paste moon cake: Red bean paste moon cake is one of the most common moon cakes, mainly filled with red bean paste. When making, the red beans are cooked and mashed, and seasonings such as white sugar and vegetable oil are added to make stuffing. Bean paste moon cake tastes delicate, sweet but not greasy, and is deeply loved by consumers.
2. Lotus seed moon cake: Lotus seed is the main raw material of lotus seed moon cake, and it is made into lotus seed stuffing. Peel, cook and mash lotus seeds, and add appropriate amount of sugar, oil and other seasonings to make stuffing. Lotus seed cake tastes delicious and has high nutritional value. It is a good product for all ages.
3. Wuren moon cake: Wuren moon cake takes five kinds of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds and cashews as the main fillings. Wuren moon cake is full of taste, rich in nutrition and has a unique flavor. Among them, Wuren moon cakes in Guangdong have also added sugar wax gourd, melon seeds and other ingredients, which are more regional.
4. Egg yolk moon cake: Egg yolk moon cake is mainly filled with egg yolk. Steam the egg yolk, add appropriate amount of sugar, salt and other seasonings, apply it on the surface of the cake, and then wrap the cake in the moon cake skin. Egg yolk moon cakes are delicious, salty and sweet, and are very popular among diners.
5. Frozen moon cake: Frozen moon cake is a new type of moon cake, which originated in Hong Kong. Its crust is made of glutinous rice flour and wheat starch, and its stuffing is similar to traditional moon cakes. Ice-covered moon cakes taste q-elastic, suitable for both hot and cold, and are sought after by young consumers.