Mooncake

Snow skin

Traditional..

Lotus yang less sweet dari Malaysia. Kalau di Indonesia, Lotus paste sangat mahal

When again : Mon, Oct 6, 2025

Isinya ada kuning 💛telur Bebek, lotus paste, dan biji bijian . Enak sekali

During the Mooncake Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival / 中秋节), food plays a big symbolic role—it’s all about reunion, harvest, and blessings. 🌕✨

Here are the traditional and modern foods people enjoy:

🌙 Must-Have

• Mooncakes (月饼) → The centerpiece of the festival.

  • Traditional flavors: lotus seed paste with salted egg yolk (symbolizing the full moon), red bean paste, mixed nuts.

  • Regional variations:

    • Cantonese mooncakes – rich, with egg yolk and nuts.

    • Suzhou mooncakes – flaky pastry with savory fillings (like pork).

    • Teochew mooncakes – taro-filled, with a flaky crust.

  • Modern flavors: matcha, durian, ice cream, chocolate, coffee, fruit, etc.

🍵 Other Foods to Pair with Mooncakes

• Pomelo (柚子) → Eaten because the Chinese word sounds like “blessing” and “family unity.”

• Taro (芋头) → Symbol of good fortune.

• Duck dishes → In some regions (like Jiangsu & Zhejiang), people eat osmanthus-flavored duck.

• Pumpkin → Considered lucky during this time.

• Lotus root & water chestnuts → Refreshing, symbolic of purity and family ties.

🍇 Seasonal Fruits

• Grapes, apples, pears, and pomegranates → Symbolize family togetherness and abundance.

🍵 Drinks

• Chinese tea (like oolong, pu-erh, or jasmine) is often paired with mooncakes to balance their richness.

• In some areas, people enjoy osmanthus wine (桂花酒), since osmanthus blooms in mid-autumn and represents harmony.

MOONCAKE FESTIVAL 🎎 🥮