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1. Molten Salted Egg Lava Mooncake
Also known as lava mooncake, this renowned mooncake variety originates from Hong Kong (China) and is now widely beloved in Vietnam. Enjoy the perfect harmony of soft, thick crust with moist, salty, and rich salted egg yolk, delivering an impressive fusion of flavors.
The most famous brand of molten salted egg mooncakes on the market is the Hong Kong MX lava mooncake line, priced at around 1.2 million VND per box of 8 mooncakes. However, numerous traditional mooncake brands in Vietnam now offer their own versions at more affordable prices, such as Kinh Đô, Mai Sơn, and more.
2. Green Tea Salted Egg Mooncake
Experience the unique and innovative flavor of matcha green tea combined with salty, rich salted egg, creating a distinct taste sensation. Additionally, matcha is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making it beneficial for health.
Traditionally, matcha green tea salted egg mooncakes consist of a green tea-flavored crust filled with salted egg and mung bean paste. Some brands also offer mooncakes with a salted egg custard filling combined with matcha green tea. Besides their delicious and unique flavor, matcha green tea salted egg mooncakes boast a refreshing green color, differentiating them from the typical yellow/white hues of traditional mooncakes.
3. Thousand-Layer Salted Egg Mooncake
Thousand-layer salted egg mooncakes originate from Taiwan (China). Unlike the Hong Kong lava mooncake variety, Taiwanese thousand-layer salted egg mooncakes feature a crispy outer crust formed from hundreds of layers of pastry. When bitten into, the outer crust shatters in the mouth, coming into contact with the molten salted egg filling to create an exceptionally unique flavor.
The most famous brand among the various thousand-layer salted egg mooncake options is the Liu Xin Su brand. Additionally, several renowned local pastry shops also offer this type of mooncake. The price of thousand-layer salted egg mooncakes typically falls around 250,000 VND per box of 6 mooncakes.
4. Taro Salted Egg Mooncake
Experience the rich, smooth texture of sweet potato, with its mild sweetness, nutty aroma, and captivating purple color, as it becomes a key ingredient in various mooncake varieties. The salty, rich salted egg is wrapped in a soft, chewy sweet potato filling, creating a bold and familiar flavor.
In addition to being used as a filling, many bakeries also use sweet potato as a coloring agent for the crust. The unique and beautiful purple color is perfect for gifting to loved ones. Currently, most renowned mooncake brands offer sweet potato salted egg mooncakes at prices similar to regular mooncake varieties.
5. Bamboo Charcoal Salted Egg Mooncake
Bamboo charcoal powder, colorless and odorless, does not affect the original flavor of the mooncake. Therefore, bamboo charcoal is often used as a coloring agent for the crust, resulting in elegant black mooncakes that stand out.
Furthermore, bamboo charcoal is also used by bakeries to color mooncakes with molten salted egg fillings. Typically baked and with a traditional aroma, bamboo charcoal salted egg mooncakes with their unique color are suitable for enjoying with family or gifting to friends.
6. Cheese Salted Egg Mooncake
Rich and creamy cheese, with its tangy flavor, combines perfectly with salted egg to enhance the richness of the mooncake filling. Paired with a soft, sweet crust, it creates a delightful and addictive flavor, perfect for cheese and salted egg enthusiasts.
The cheese salted egg mooncake flavor is often produced by only a few bakeries and is typically a signature product of some renowned bakeries or handmade mooncakes.
7. Sticky Rice Salted Egg Mooncake
Most of the mooncake flavors mentioned above belong to the baked mooncake category with a baked crust. However, for those who enjoy a chewy texture, sticky rice salted egg mooncakes are a suitable choice.
Typically, sticky rice salted egg mooncakes consist of a sticky rice crust (white, chewy) paired with a mixed filling including salted egg. This type of mooncake is very popular and produced by nearly all mooncake brands. The price of sticky rice salted egg mooncakes varies from affordable to high-end depending on the filling composition, making it suitable for many people.
