Black sesame moon cake is one of the traditional cakes of the Han nationality. It is a kind of moon cake and is very popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Here is a detailed introduction about black sesame mooncakes:
1. Historical and Cultural Background
Black sesame mooncakes have a long history and are closely linked with the traditional culture of the Mid-Autumn Festival. As the traditional food of Mid-Autumn Festival, moon cakes symbolize reunion and beauty. Black sesame mooncakes, as one of them, also carry such cultural connotations.
2. Main features
Filling: The filling for black sesame mooncakes is mainly composed of black sesame and white sugar, with a sweet and fragrant taste, a soft and crispy texture. Black sesame seeds are carefully fried and perfectly blended with white sugar, adding a unique taste and flavor to mooncakes.
Appearance: The black sesame mooncake is drum shaped, with slightly bulging edges, clear patterns and handwriting, and a neat shape. The edges are ivory colored, and the bottom is brownish red, making it look very attractive overall.
Taste: Taking a bite, the crispy crust is wrapped in soft and non greasy black sesame filling, leaving a lasting impression on the palate.
3. Nutritional value
Black sesame is rich in nutrients such as oil, protein, carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin E, lecithin, calcium, iron, chromium, etc. These ingredients are beneficial to the human body and have effects such as strengthening the brain, nourishing the liver and kidneys, nourishing blood and moistening dryness, and moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. Therefore, black sesame mooncakes are not only delicious and delicious, but also have certain nutritional value.
4. Production process
The production process of black sesame mooncakes is relatively complex, requiring multiple steps such as selecting ingredients, stir frying, grinding, filling, skin making, filling, shaping, and baking. Each step requires careful operation to make delicious black sesame mooncakes.
5. Method of consumption
Black sesame mooncakes can be consumed directly or paired with drinks such as tea. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, when family members get together, they can taste the black sesame moon cakes together, and feel the warmth and beauty of the festival.
In a word, as one of the traditional cakes of the Han nationality, black sesame moon cake is not only delicious, but also nutritious. It is one of the indispensable traditional foods during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
