# What food is eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by Chinese people. It is also known as the Moon Festival because it falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar when the moon is at its fullest and brightest.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for family and friends to get together and enjoy the bounty of the harvest. One of the most important aspects is the [Moon Festival Food](https://moonfestivalblog.com/mid-autumn-festival-food-moon-festival/), and here are some of the most popular dishes served during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Mooncakes

Mooncakes are round or square pastries filled with lotus seed paste, bean paste, or fruit. They are usually decorated with a beautiful design on the top, and the name of the bakery is often printed on the mooncake. Mooncakes are given as gifts to friends and family and served at banquets.

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is a must-have dish during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is made with pumpkin, chicken, and shrimp and is usually served in a hollowed-out pumpkin.

Stuffed Buns

Stuffed buns are another popular food served during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are made with a sweet filling, such as lotus seed paste or bean paste, and are steamed or baked.

Fried Dumplings

Fried dumplings are a popular snack and are often served at banquets. They are made with a pork and vegetable filling and are fried until golden brown.

Nian Gao

Nian Gao is a sticky rice cake often served during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water and is steamed. Nian Gao can be eaten plain, or it can be served with a sweet or savory filling.

These are just some of the many dishes served during the Mid-Autumn Festival. So if you are celebrating the holiday, be sure to enjoy some of these delicious foods!


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