Zeng Gao is a traditional snack for breakfast in Central Shaanxi. It is made from glutinous rice and dates in a steamer which is developd from an ancient cooking vessel Zeng, hence the name Zeng Gao. Dates have a lot of medicinal functions such as enriching the blood and calming the nerves and Zeng Gao has a strong flavor of dates and is soft, sticky and tasty. |