Ranked as the second most important Chinese holiday, Mid-autumn Festival or Zhong Qiu Jie means coming home and gathering together with your families. Aside from bringing loved ones together again, the festival also symbolizes good harvest, so traditional Chinese dishes are surely important.
Here are 10 must-try dishes with your family to celebrate another fruitful year this Mid-autumn Festival.
1. Mooncake
This is the most served food during Mid-autumn that the festival itself is often referred to as Mooncake Festival. Although it can have various fillings such as mixed nuts, red bean, white lotus, salt yolk, and fruits, mooncakes must always have a round shape as it symbolizes family reunions.
2. Osmanthus Wine
Similarly, making liquor out of the best osmanthus flowers is a Chinese tradition that dates back from 475-221 BC. The usual recipe for this wine is a good combination of osmanthus, honey, and sticky rice to produce a sweet and delicate taste.
3. Fried River Snails
Ever since the Qing Dynasty, eating fried river snails is practiced in Guangzhou. These fat and meaty snails are cooked with traditional Chinese herbs to eliminate the awful smell and unpleasant flavor of this dish. The Chinese believe that eating this food can make your eyes sparkle more.
4. Duck
During the eighth month of the lunar calendar, which happens to be the time of this festival, ducks are the most healthy and delicious as they are neither too fat nor too thin. Every region in China has developed its unique way of cooking and preparing this dish for the festival.
5. Hairy Crab
In Southern China, the abundance and harvest of hairy crabs fall on the time of the festival, so it became a staple during family reunions. The easiest and most convenient way that the Chinese cook these crabs is through steaming it along with vinegar and ginger.
Since it only is abundant in Southern China, you may want to try Wei Wei Surimi Snow Crab Leg as an alternative for that familiar crab taste during the festival season.
6. Taro
To bring good luck to the family members who gathered for the festival, taros are eaten by the Chinese as they are believed to bring good fortune. These are typically peeled before they are cooked. Doing this symbolizes repelling ghosts and bad spirits in traditional Chinese customs.
Ditch the normal taro taste and opt for the taro fish buns this Mid-autumn festival. Taste the fusion of this sweet vegetable and fish flavor with the Wei Wei Taro Fish Buns.
7. Moon Roll
The Mid-autumn festival is celebrated during the full moon, which is why the Chinese festival values the moon so much. To observe its importance, moon rolls that contain sticky rice, nori sheets, and cucumber are often prepared in the dining table. Aside from it directly valuing the moon, it is a delicious treat at the same time!
To be sure of your festivity, prepare this FreshlyFrozen Wei Wei Moon Roll when you gather with your family this Mid-autumn Festival!
Your Mid-autumn Festival experience with your family is surely more memorable with the delicious treats from Wei Wei Cold Store. Visit one of our three branches (Arranque, Cubao, or BGC) or in leading groceries and supermarkets nationwide. For more information, you may also visit our website at www.weiweicoldstore.com or our Facebook page at facebook.com/weiweicoldstore.ph.
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