Buzz
Unraveling the Mystery of Thousand-Layer Mooncakes
Thousand-layer mooncakes, a whimsically named delicacy, refer to mooncakes with numerous layers stacked atop each other, albeit not reaching a literal thousand layers. Originating from Teochew, China, these mooncakes are also known as Teochew mooncakes.
Comparing the Thousand-Layer Mooncakes from Taiwan and Japan
1. Regarding Design, Style, and Color
The thousand-layer mooncake from Taiwan boasts a compact design that fits snugly in the palm of your hand, with an industrial-style appearance produced en masse for export to many consuming countries. Most types of Taiwanese thousand-layer mooncakes feature a filling of either salted egg yolk or flowing egg, surrounded by layers of red bean paste and numerous outer layers of crust. The cakes are baked to a golden brown crust, lightly brushed with oil, and sprinkled with sesame seeds for a visually stunning presentation.
The Japanese-style thousand-layer mooncake, also affectionately known as rainbow mooncake, showcases an eye-catching multicolored design, with the crust meticulously crafted by layering and rolling thin layers of colored dough, encasing a sweet potato filling to produce not only visually appealing cakes but also ones that are delightfully unique in taste.
Consumer evaluations rate the Taiwanese thousand-layer mooncake for its diverse range of fillings, such as salted egg, red bean, mochi, salted egg yolk with coconut, sweet potato, etc., offering bold flavors that are delicious and tantalizing.
In terms of pricing, Taiwanese thousand-layer mooncakes range from 70,000 VND to 250,000 VND per box of 6 cakes, depending on the seller and the weight of the cakes.
The price of Japanese-style thousand-layer mooncakes in the Vietnamese market currently ranges from 32,000 VND to 37,000 VND per piece.
Which should you choose this Mid-Autumn Festival: Japanese-style or Taiwanese thousand-layer mooncakes?
In fact, for us Vietnamese, the name 'thousand-layer mooncake' is quite intriguing and makes one curious to try it. However, in Japan or Taiwan, the crust of these mooncakes is similarly made for various other types of cakes, nothing particularly special. The uniqueness lies in the filling of each cake, demanding the creativity of the craftsmen who make them. Whether a flavor is better or worse is subjective to each individual's real-life experience, so Mytour.vn will not advise you on whether to choose Japanese-style or Taiwanese thousand-layer mooncakes to enjoy this Mid-Autumn Festival, as it is the right and preference of each person.
However, based on specific comparisons, Taiwanese thousand-layer mooncakes are still more favored in the current market due to their diverse designs, flavors, and reasonable prices, suitable for most consumers' budgets. Two of the flavors of Taiwanese thousand-layer mooncakes that receive high praise from Vietnamese consumers include:
- Red Bean Salted Egg Thousand-Layer Mooncake priced at 190,000 VND for a box of 6 pieces. This type of mooncake has a soft red bean filling, a balanced sweetness, a light fragrance, and when bitten into, it is neither dry nor soggy, with a chewy texture that makes you crave for more.
- Lava Egg Thousand-Layer Mooncake priced at 150,000 VND to 250,000 VND per box of 6 pieces, depending on the seller. This filling is rated excellent compared to the Red Bean Salted Egg Thousand-Layer Mooncake, becoming a trend chosen by Vietnamese consumers in the past 1-2 years. The cake has a rich sweet taste, and the lava egg filling is light, giving a moist sensation and a delightful flavor.
With the useful information provided by Mytour.vn, hopefully, you will soon choose a favorite type of thousand-layer mooncake for yourself and your family to enjoy this Mid-Autumn Festival! Wishing you and your family a peaceful and warm Mid-Autumn Festival!
