egg yolk mooncake

An egg yolk mooncake is a traditional Chinese pastry typically enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It features a delicate, often thick, and tender outer crust filled with sweet lotus seed or other pastes, and sometimes includes salted egg yolks. The salted egg yolk, with its rich, slightly salty flavor, symbolizes the full moon and unity. These mooncakes are valued for their harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, as well as their intricate craftsmanship. They are commonly shared among family and friends as a symbol of reunion and good fortune.