Celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival with this high-protein snow skin mooncake recipe, crafted by a dietitian.

For instance, Chou says thatCantonese-style mooncakesoften use a pastry crust and red bean paste for a sweet treat.

But why does the moonboth in the sky and on your platehold so much significance?

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Because of this, gifting or sharing mooncakes with friends and relatives signifies togetherness.

Consuming legumes like mung beans may also have thepotential to lower LDL cholesterol, though more research is needed.

The salted egg yolk also contributes to the total protein count.

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Try using a larger mold to make mooncakes with extra filling for even more flavor and added fiber.

The wrapper should remain soft but will lose some of its elasticity, she notes.

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soba noodles

A hand is stirring a sourdough starter in a glass jar, on a kitchen countertop. The light casts a warm glow, highlighting the ingredients inside the jar.

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Frozen beef steaks on brownish packaging paper. Light effect.

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