Salted egg yolk pastry is one of the most beloved Chinese desserts. It’s made by encasing an umami-flavored salted egg yolk with sweet lotus or red bean paste wrapped in flaky layered pastry crust. This pastry is particularly popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year. It’s believed that eating it will bring good luck as the shape of the yolk resembles the moon when cut in half, and the word “yolk” (黄) has the same sound as “gold” in Chinese. Enjoy a delightful sweet and savory taste in one bite.
