Mooncakes are small cakes made by mooncakes in Japan and people all over the world. Mooncakes are fondly called "chilly-cakes" in Japan. They are not really baked and have to be stored in the fridge. Their filling usually includes sweetened rice cake mix, dried fruit, sago pear, kiwi jam, orange sesame paste, etc.
Like all other types of mooncakes, they too look like regular ones. However, their filling consists of many types of jam or preserves with different flavours. Many Japanese families follow the tradition of baking two or more types of mooncakes at a time. It is then cut into many parts and stored for several days in the freezer. Later on, they are made to be cut into bite-sized pieces and served to guests during parties. If you are looking for more information on traditional mooncake fillings, try a search on the Internet.
Teochew. Teochew is the most common type of mooncake in Asia and the Middle East. Traditionally, it is made from flour and sugar. The dough is first made fluffy with egg whites by mixing it with water or milk. As the dough is made fluffier, it is cut into pieces and baked in a pan.
Traditional Chinese. There are several different types of Chinese moon cakes. There are white and dark brown paste mooncakes that are usually served at the mid-autumn festival as a symbol of prosperity. Usually, they are baked in the late evenings and cooked on a stove.
Jasmine. Jasmine has been a popular traditional Chinese flower for centuries. Moon cakes made with Jasmine paste are served at this time of the year. Sometimes, white lotus seed or blueberry paste is added.
Cantonese. Some mid-autumn festival mooncakes are made with traditional Chinese ingredients such as dried plums, mocha, and raisins. Others are filled with a very thick and rich silk skin that symbolizes luck and fortune. Often, these are baked in large clay pots.
Thai. Mooncakes can also be called Thai mooncakes. Sometimes, they are filled with white lotus seed paste. Sometimes, they use other types of traditional Thai food items as the main ingredients. However, the two ingredients commonly used are rice cakes (tung Mao) and sticky rice.
These are just some of the many different types of mooncakes available on the internet. Choose one that best fits the occasion and theme of the party. You might want to check the different types out so you will be able to find the right one for your next event. Online shopping is a great way to find high-quality mooncakes at a fair price. Make sure to use reliable suppliers who can deliver your order to your recipient on time and without damage. And remember to include any props or items that would make the party more memorable like digital cameras and candles.
Chinese. Chinese mooncakes are usually filled with fruits or nuts. There are actually 10 types of traditional Chinese mooncakes that you can choose from. The most popular ones are: snow skin mooncakes with fruits and nuts, blueberry snow skin mooncakes, white sugar free mooncakes with fruits and nuts, chocolate filled mooncakes, green and white bean mooncakes, cinnamon and white sugar filled mooncakes, and beef and broccoli mooncakes.
These flavours are not only good tasting but are very affordable too. If you have the time, try to prepare them at home. Prepare one or two at a time in a bowl of your favourite flavour. Keep it aside for a while before eating it. This will give it enough time to flavour up nicely and acquire a unique taste.
Italian. There are many recipes online which include pizza and mooncakes. However, the easiest way to enjoy Italian mooncakes is by making your own Italian mooncakes. You can use your favourite pizza dough and use your favourite sauce for a chewy Italian flavor.
Cantonese. Long before sushi was invented, Chinese traders brought back sweetened wheat flour from India. This flour became widely used for making cakes. In addition to flour, Chinese chefs also used honey, ganache, cheese, raisins, and dried fruit for flavouring and sweetness in their recipes. For this reason, there are now many different types of Chinese mooncakes available which are made from flour, dried fruits, cheese, and other ingredients like raisins and ganache.
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