{"id":30148,"date":"2022-03-01T09:20:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T08:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinayung.de\/portfolio\/?p=28539"},"modified":"2025-05-10T11:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T09:47:07","slug":"chinesischer-mondkuchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.chinayung.de\/en\/chinese-mooncake\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese mooncake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Chinese mooncake (\u6708\u997c, yu\u00e8b\u01d0ng) is a traditional pastry closely associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival (\u4e2d\u79cb\u8282, zh\u014dngqi\u016b ji\u00e9), one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. Celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, it symbolizes unity, harmony, and the joy of family reunion.<\/span> Dieses Fest wird am 15. Tag des achten Monats im chinesischen Mondkalender gefeiert und symbolisiert Einheit, Harmonie und famili\u00e4ren Zusammenhalt.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n A typical mooncake is round, about 10 cm in diameter and 3\u20134 cm thick.<\/span> The round shape represents the full moon and stands for wholeness and togetherness.<\/span> The top is usually decorated with intricate patterns or Chinese characters such as \u201clongevity\u201d (\u5bff) or \u201charmony\u201d (\u548c).<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n During the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes are traditionally gifted to family, friends, and colleagues.<\/span> They are a symbol of gratitude, blessing, and prosperity.<\/span> Historically, mooncakes also played a political role:<\/span> Legend has it that during the Yuan dynasty, rebels used mooncakes to smuggle messages, planning an uprising against the Mongol rulers. Hidden notes inside mooncakes were used to coordinate resistance efforts, making these pastries a tool of revolution as well as celebration.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n Mooncakes come in many regional and creative varieties\u2014both sweet and savory.<\/span> Some of the most common fillings include:<\/p>\n Lotus Seed Paste:<\/strong>: A smooth and mildly sweet paste made from lotus seeds, often paired with salted duck egg yolk to symbolize the moon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Red Bean Paste:<\/strong>: A popular sweet filling made from red beans, particularly favored in Southern China.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Five Kernels (\u4e94\u4ec1, w\u01d4 r\u00e9n):<\/strong>: A mix of five types of nuts and seeds\u2014such as walnuts, almonds, sesame seeds\u2014bound together with maltose syrup.<\/span><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n Mooncakes are made using special molds that create their iconic patterns.<\/span> They are very rich and dense, so they are usually sliced into small wedges and served with Chinese tea.<\/span> While mooncakes were once baked at home, today they are more commonly bought from specialty bakeries or gift shops, often beautifully packaged in elaborate boxes.<\/span><\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Cultural Significance:<\/h3>\n
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How They're Made and Enjoyed<\/h3>\n
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About the author<\/h5>\n
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