There are many types of mooncake, with fillings that range from sweet to savory. The most popular fillings are lotus seed paste, red bean paste, and green bean paste. Other common fillings include date paste, chestnut paste, and almond paste. Some mooncakes also have a salted egg yolk in the center, which is said to represent the moon.
Mooncakes are typically round or rectangular in shape, and are often decorated with intricate designs on the top and bottom. They are traditionally eaten in small wedges, with a cup of tea.
Mooncakes are enjoyed throughout Asia during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. This festival celebrates the harvest moon, and families gather together to enjoy the mooncakes and each other's company.
