Mooncake Facts You Didn't Know About!

It is that time of the year when we stuff ourselves with mooncakes. With the wide variety of snow skin and traditional mooncakes selection, it will be difficult to resist indulging in those delectable round goodies! More than just delicious and sinful, we have gathered some facts about mooncakes that you probably did not know about.

1. It all started with a love story

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Ancient emperors from the Zhou period started worshipping the moon, as they believed that it would bring them bountiful harvest the following year. They would offer sacrifices to the moon, a custom which was eventually accepted by the masses.

One of the very first person to offer sacrifices to the moon was Hou Yi, a man who was granted an immortality elixir after displaying great skill with his arrow during his fight with nine out of 10 suns. He then gave the elixir to his wife, Chang’e, who drank it after a covetous apprentice attempted to steal it and flew to the moon. Since then, Chang’e became the Moon Goddess of Immortality.

To continue expressing his love for his wife, Hou Yi made a cake (hence, a “mooncake”) and would place it on the yard for Chang’e to see.

2. The perfect mooncake and tea pairings

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Mooncakes can sometimes be overly sweet and rich. It is important to pair the delicacy with a strong tea to provide a balance for the mooncake’s sweetness. For instance, lotus seed mooncakes would go well with oolong tea or raw pu’er tea! Also, snow skin mooncakes would pair well with a cup of fruity red tea.

3. The correct way to cut a mooncake

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Yes, there is a correct way to cut a mooncake! It is usually cut into eight pieces with a knife. It is believed that messages were once printed on mooncakes and had to be sliced together to reveal the message during the Yuan period. A mooncake should be sliced evenly into several pieces until there is enough for everyone to share. It is usually paired with a strong cup of tea to balance out the sweetness.

4. Snow skin mooncake is a healthier option

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Traditional mooncake fillings include salted egg yolk, lotus seed paste, along with lard and sugar to make the crust. These make a single mooncake high in sugar and oil. On the other hand, snow skin mooncake’ crust is made with glutinous rice, creating a soft mochi-like texture. It is also easier to make as it does not require any baking.

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So, how many of these Mid-Autumn Festival facts do you know? All in all, Mid-Autumn Festival is about coming together as a family, gathering with loved ones. Whether you like mooncakes or not, you can now use all the trivia to impress your family and friends at the holiday gathering!

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