Chapter
The Truth About Fortune Cookies
00:59 - 04:06 (03:07)
The fortune is not actually baked into the fortune cookie, as it is just a thin wafer cookie that sometimes contains sweet fillings like lotus paste. The speaker has only had a few fortune cookies that they liked.
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The fortune is not actually baked into a fortune cookie, instead it is baked for a little while first and then stuck in there.
00:59 - 02:13 (01:13)
Fortune Cookies
Summary
The fortune is not actually baked into a fortune cookie, instead it is baked for a little while first and then stuck in there.
ChapterThe Truth About Fortune Cookies
EpisodeShort Stuff: Fortune Cookies
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast explores the history of fortune cookies and the myth of their origin in China, as well as the process of making them and what their fortunes mean.
02:13 - 03:17 (01:04)
Fortune Cookies
Summary
This podcast explores the history of fortune cookies and the myth of their origin in China, as well as the process of making them and what their fortunes mean.
ChapterThe Truth About Fortune Cookies
EpisodeShort Stuff: Fortune Cookies
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Mooncakes are a staple treat for the Mid-Autumn festival in China.
03:18 - 04:06 (00:48)
Chinese culture
Summary
Mooncakes are a staple treat for the Mid-Autumn festival in China. They often contain sweet bean paste, red date paste, or sometimes even salty or savory fillings with salted cured duck egg yolks in the center.