Why some people believe that pork oil is use in making moon cake?

i was wondering who told them that. And they also believe that this A race like to cook using pork oil. Before the 80s people do cook with pork oil given that many people at that time are poor and can't afford in buying peanut, corn, and palm oil because it is expensive. What they do is they fried the pork fat to get the oil and store it inside a bottle.

Why some people believe that pork oil is use in making moon cake?
this for non muslim.. they can make what ever they want to make for own taste .
Reply:Question - Why some people believe that pork oil is use in making moon cake? i was wondering who told them that.





Answer:- okay, my mom told me. and i still believe it because a mom is never wrong.
Reply:Eggs fried in bacon grease are wonderful. Eggs fried in vegetable oil are tasteless.





I'm not sure what moon cake is. Is it the same thing as moon pie? Lard - which is rendered pork fat - will give you a much better moon pie than vegetable shortening, and unlike vegetable shortening, it doesn't have an trans fats to kill you.





Chill, fella. Nothing wrong with pork oil.
Reply:Pork oil enhances the flavor of the mooncake and other food. Even till today, I was told that the "Hokkien Mee" or fried black noodle must be fried with pork oil so as to get the flavorful taste. Top that with crispy fried pork lard and the noodle is great. It's not the same if you fried it with palm oil or corn oil.





BTW, next time just mentioned the Non-Muslim or Chinese instead of saying "A race". Everyone knows that you are referring to them!!!
Reply:it taste better. trust me....
Reply:Pork oil (or lard) was and is still used to make mooncakes flaky. However there are alternatives available for Muslims. Most bakeries provide halal mooncakes so it's not impossible for Muslims to try.





Anyway in my opinion Hokkien Mee does taste better with pork oil. Ha~
Reply:yeah,i also wondering mooncake is halal or not..im muslim and very conciouse bout my food..since most mooncake in shop didnt stated halal,i've to amek sure from my chinese frens..


but most of them said,its more deliciouse with pork oil
Reply:Pork Oil is an interesting way to call it. In making moon cake, lard is used. Since lard...is "The white solid or semisolid rendered fat of a hog," and fats, lipids, and oils, are often used interchangeably, I can see why the person called it pork oil.





To make those flaky layers in pastries (and in this case moon cake), solid fats are normally used. In places where there were historically milk producing animals commonly and can afford butter/milkfats, they use butter/milkfats. In poorer countries/cultures, they use lard (more pigs than cows). Since all fats have their own unique flavoring, it will be difficult to get to change mooncakes from lard to butter.





If you want to say Asian, then just say Asian. We don't think that you're any more cooler or less racist by saying "A." That is besides the fact that Asia is a continent and not a single country or culture.





As for those ignorant, narrow-minded, or racist people you know, just let them think what they think. If you ever feel like a hillbilly next to them, just remind yourself that "Asians" invented gunpowder and paper. Paper is good. I'm not so sure about gunpowder...





There's nothing wrong with using pork oils. Differences in cultures should be embraced. I'm pretty sure that all cultures still use pork fats in one way or another (other than the cultures who don't use pork at all). Yes, even European cultures used/use pork fats. Though generally the modern/richer culture tends to not use pork fat because it is less healthy, harder to get access to, and messier.


Animals fats solidify at higher temps than vegetable fats. Seeing the white solidified spots on your food tends to spoil the appetite.
Reply:Yups Jedi's right.


I've many Muslims friends %26amp; those health conscious associates that "shy %26amp; fear" chinese food %26amp; moon cakes because they thought it contains lard/pork oil.





Based on analysis in Malaysia.


Most people have gone modern %26amp; more health conscious %26amp; also to market their products they've used swap %26amp; used vege. oil instead. Especially since Malaysia mass produced vege. oil like palm oil %26amp; corn oil.


There are still a few states like Penang, Perak %26amp; Sabah that prefers to stick to traditional methods of using pork oil in their cookies, biscuits %26amp; etc. But usually they'll state on the label "Tak halal".


For those that regularly pass by Perak (which is a state famous for their bakeries %26amp; food) they produce 2 version. 1 halal (non animal oil used) %26amp; another non-halal which is the traditional types.





But most states %26amp; bakeries like Baker's Cottage, King's Confectionaries, BreadHistory %26amp; etc. they of course don't use pork oil for marketing purposes besides purposesly hiring Muslim helpers to create a "safe" environment that produce quality food that sticks to Halal brands. (Except stated otherwise).





As for cooking with lard, most Malaysians no longer do that.


Except previous(x2,x3,x4) generations due to the availability %26amp; cost of oil back thn.





If you're afraid if people sprinkle fried pork skin/lard on the cooking, you can always say/ask "no BABI arrr" that's usually for Hokkein Mee %26amp; certain desserts.





As for mooncakes, to be safe. You can always ask for "vegetarian mooncakes".

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