Mooncakes
Written by CAPA-JRC reporter Eileen Luo For the Chinese people, mooncakes are a staple of autumn. They’re traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is held annually in September or October on the full moon. The sweet, round pastries have thick, tender skins and are typically filled with red bean or lotus seed paste. Usually, the Chinese characters for "longevity" or "harmony" are imprinted on top. Some mooncakes also have one or two salted yolks hidden inside.