Mooncakes are a staple of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, when families gather to celebrate the first full moon of autumn.
Traditionally, the holiday marked the beginning of the fall harvest, and today, it’s celebrated in parts of Asia like Thanksgiving, with sumptuous feasts and gift exchanges.
In China, the most common gift is the mooncake, a small, round pastry that comes in endless varieties depending on the region.
In this video, we feature some of the most common types you’ll find—and show you how they’re made.
If you liked this video, we have more stories about Chinese pastries, including:
How Hong Kong’s Signature Pineapple Bun Is Made https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTEnzSLh6Aw
How KFC China Acquired Its Egg Tart Recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgsJzzPAUgQ
What Makes Taiwan’s Famous Pineapple Cake So Good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrtjlJrdHKY
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