{"title":"Chinese Mooncakes","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-indent: 35.45pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eChinese Mooncakes: A Delightful Tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eMooncakes are a cherished Chinese dessert which has an imperative role in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. These round pastries symbolise unity, harmony and completeness, making them a vital part of this important cultural event in China now spreading all over different parts of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eWhat are Mooncakes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eChinese Mooncakes are traditional pastries filled with various sweet or savoury ingredients. They commonly have a thin crust surrounding a dense, rich and thick filling. The most common and Chinese traditional fillings include lotus seed paste, red bean paste, and salted egg yolks. Modern variations have multiplied to include nuts, fruits, and even ice cream with the increasing diversity in tastes, from people of different backgrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eMooncakes are made with ingredients which includes things such as golden syrup, lye water, vegetable oil, and cake flour for the crust, while fillings frequently feature lotus paste and egg yolks. The quality of these elements extensively impact the taste and texture of the mooncake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eThe Mid-Autumn Festival and Mooncakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eThe Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. During this time, families gather to admire the full moon, express gratitude for the harvest, and share mooncakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; color: black;\"\u003eMooncakes in UK have become increasingly popular as more people discover and appreciate this delightful tradition. The round shape of the mooncake represents the full moon and symbolises family reunion and harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/hiyou.co\/zh-cn\/collections\/chinese-mooncakes.oembed","provider":"HIYOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}