Traditional food inheritance ppt

Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals in China, and it is also a day for family reunion. One of the delicacies of Mid-Autumn Festival is Mid-Autumn Moon Cake. Mid-Autumn Moon Cake is one of the traditional Chinese cakes with a long history and profound cultural background.

1. The history of Mid-Autumn moon cakes

The history of moon cakes in Mid-Autumn Festival can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the Mid-Autumn Festival was the emperor's aristocratic festival. At that time, moon cakes were filled with bean paste. In the Song Dynasty, the production technology of moon cakes was greatly improved, not only the fillings were richer, but also the packaging was more exquisite. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the types of moon cakes were more diverse, including five kernels, lotus seed paste and floss.

2. Mid-Autumn Moon Cake Culture

Moon cakes are not only a kind of food, but also an important part of China traditional culture. Mid-autumn moon cakes symbolize reunion, harmony and gratitude. On the special day of Mid-Autumn Festival, people will send moon cakes to relatives and friends to express their thoughts and blessings. At the same time, moon cakes are also an important choice for business gifts, which can often reflect a person's taste and intentions.

Method for making Mid-Autumn Moon Cake

1. material preparation

The main materials for making Mid-Autumn moon cakes are: flour, powdered sugar, peanut oil, baking powder, egg yolk, white sesame seeds and lotus seed paste.

2. Production steps

(1) Mix flour, powdered sugar and baking powder together, add proper amount of peanut oil and water, and knead into dough.

(2) Divide the dough into small portions and knead each portion into a ball.

(3) Crush the meatballs, add the lotus paste stuffing, then wrap the dough and knead it into a ball.

(4) Put the ball into the mold and press out the pattern.

(5) Coat the egg yolk liquid on the surface of the moon cake and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.

(6) Bake the moon cakes in the oven for about 20 minutes until the surface is golden yellow.

Taste method of Mid-Autumn moon cake

1. Buy moon cakes

When choosing Mid-Autumn moon cakes, we should pay attention to the brand, taste and packaging. You can choose different flavors of moon cakes according to your own preferences, such as lotus seed paste, pork floss and five kernels.

Taste the moon cake

When tasting moon cakes, you can cut them into small pieces first, and then taste them slowly. Can be paired with tea, milk and other drinks, which can better reflect the delicacy of moon cakes.