Snow moon cake: A recipe from an ancient woman cook

In ancient times, the names and contributions of many talented women often went unrecorded in history. One such remarkable woman was Wu, a Chinese cook from the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), whose culinary creations are preserved in the book called Wu Shi Zhong Kui Lu.

While little is known about Wu herself, her recipes have become a source of pride for Chinese cuisine. In recent years, a moon cake recipe from her ancient cookbook has gained popularity.

Diverging from traditional flour-based moon cakes, this unique cake is crafted from glutinous rice, earning it the nickname "snow moon cake" or "Southern Song snow moon cake" for its white appearance. It can be savored as is or baked for a few minutes to achieve a softer, sweeter flavor.