1, Cantonese moon cakes

Cantonese-style moon cakes, a traditional snack with Guangdong characteristics, originated in the Tang Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, Cantonese-style moon cakes reached their peak and were very popular in Guangdong and Guangxi. Cantonese-style moon cakes are characterized by heavy oil, thin skin and many fillings. Most of the ingredients come from local areas, such as tangerines, olive kernels, barbecued pork, sausages and salted eggs. According to different tastes, they can be roughly divided into coconut flavor and nut flavor.

2. Jin moon cakes

Jin-style moon cakes originated in the Ming Dynasty and are very popular in Shanxi. Fine flour, sesame oil, eggs, red dates, brown sugar and red bean paste are all ingredients for making moon cakes. They are molded with wooden molds and are characterized by mellow taste, crisp and refreshing taste. Jin-style moon cakes are too big, which conforms to the generous character of northerners.

3. Chaozhou moon cakes

Chaozhou-style moon cakes, mainly in Chaoshan area, including Shantou, Shanwei, Jieyang and Chaozhou, belong to one of the four schools in China. They are round and crispy, and are characterized by greasy tongue and sweet mouth. Chaozhou-style moon cakes are filled with crispy sugar, egg yolk, seafood, lotus seed paste and bean paste. When eating Chaozhou-style moon cakes, they should be accompanied by green tea and drunk while eating, which can not only solve the greasy taste, but also make them fragrant.