Characteristics of Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes in different places

1. Characteristics of Cantonese Mooncakes

The characteristics of Cantonese mooncakes are thin crust and large filling, with fillings mainly consisting of lotus paste, coconut paste, egg yolk, fruit, and various meat fillings. They have a moderate balance of sweetness and saltiness, with a prominent glossy surface and a texture that is soft and smooth. The names of the mooncake varieties are usually determined by the main ingredients of the filling, such as five-nut, ham, lotus paste, red bean paste, mung bean paste, jujube paste, coconut paste, and winter melon paste. The ingredients used are extremely diverse, including egg yolk, preserved egg, sausage, barbecued pork, shredded chicken, roasted duck, shiitake mushrooms, milk powder, etc., all of which can be used as ingredients to create a wide variety of flavors and types.