Salted Egg Yolk Pastry Mooncake (蛋黄酥)

Give our NEW Salted Egg Yolk Pastry (蛋黄酥) a try!

It is made of flaky layers of pastry, stuffed with a sweet filling of your choice (Red Bean / Lotus Paste) with salted duck egg yolk in the core.

Options:
1. Mixed (2 pcs Lotus Paste; 2 pcs Red Bean)
2. Lotus Paste (Set of 4pcs)
3. Red Bean Paste (Set of 4pcs)
4. Lotus Paste (Single piece)
5. Red Bean Paste (Single piece)

This sweet and savory mooncake makes an amazing snack and goes exceptional well with a cup of Chinese Tea!

Handmade upon order in Melbourne, Australia.

They are wrapped in individual sealed packets and packaged in a mooncake box (if ordered in sets of 4s/6s; while box stocks last) - making it an ideal gift for friends and family.

Weight: 75g each
Expiry/Shelf Life: 2 weeks upon receipt (room temperature)

*Available for Melbourne Delivery, Self-pickup & Australia-wide postage.

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Salted Egg Yolk Pastry Mooncakes are known as 蛋黄酥 (dàn huáng sū) in Chinese. These mooncakes feature a flaky pastry crust and a filling that includes a salted egg yolk, often combined with other sweet or savory ingredients.

Cultural Significance of 蛋黄酥
Symbol of the Moon and Unity: The salted egg yolk represents the full moon, which is central to the Mid-Autumn Festival. The full moon symbolizes completeness and unity, making these mooncakes a symbol of family harmony and togetherness.

Balance of Flavors and Textures: The combination of the savory salted egg yolk with the sweet filling and the flaky, buttery pastry creates a balanced and harmonious taste and texture experience. This balance of flavors and textures is highly valued in Chinese cuisine and symbolizes harmony and balance in life.

Culinary Tradition: 蛋黄酥 are considered a premium variety due to the delicate pastry crust and the rich filling. They demonstrate culinary excellence and the dedication to preserving traditional flavors that are central to Chinese pastry-making.

Symbol of Prosperity and Wealth: The golden color of the salted egg yolk is associated with wealth and prosperity. Sharing these mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival is a way to convey wishes for prosperity, success, and abundance.

Cultural Heritage: The use of salted egg yolks and the flaky pastry crust has deep roots in Chinese culinary traditions. These mooncakes honor and preserve these classic techniques and ingredients, connecting people to their cultural heritage and traditional practices.

蛋黄酥 (Salted Egg Yolk Pastry Mooncakes) are a beloved part of the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing the full moon, unity, balance, culinary tradition, and cultural heritage. Enjoying these mooncakes during the festival is a way to celebrate tradition, savor harmonious flavors and textures, and share wishes for prosperity and well-being with loved ones.