During the Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes have become an indispensable festive symbol in every household. Nowadays, tasting mooncakes has become a common thing, but after the festival, figuring out how to deal with leftover mooncakes has become a little concern for many. Discarding them seems too wasteful, yet eating them continuously can become tedious.
To give these leftover mooncakes a new life, why not try a few creative ways to enjoy them:
Stir-fried mooncakes: For savory mooncakes, such as Su-style ham, fresh meat, or beef mooncakes, their names alone are enough to whet the appetite. Cut the mooncakes into small pieces, stir-fry quickly with a little oil and scallions, ginger, and garlic to enhance the aroma. To counterbalance the greasiness of the mooncakes, you can add some refreshing vegetables, making this dish both delicious and light.
Mooncake porridge: When it comes to sweet mooncakes, such as those with mixed nuts, red date paste, or bean paste, you can try chopping them up and cooking them into porridge. Imagine a bowl of steaming porridge infused with the sweetness of mooncakes, topped with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds— not only fragrant but also aiding digestion and nourishing the body.
Mooncake salad: If you prefer a quick and easy method, then mooncake salad would be a good choice. Simply cut the mooncakes into bite-sized pieces, pair them with your favorite dressing—whether it’s salad dressing, sesame sauce, or fruit jam— and toss in some fresh fruits and vegetables. You can effortlessly create a colorful, rich-textured salad that is both refreshing and healthy.
Through these creative preparations, the mooncakes that might have been neglected can transform into a new highlight on the dining table, allowing the festive flavors to continue in another form.
