The method of making Zeng Gao is not difficult. First, soak these ingredients thoroughly, steam them separately, then combine them, cover with lotus leaf, and steam again.
To make this dish, you need to use an ancient cooking utensil - a Zeng.
The Zeng looks like a vat, with dense small holes at the bottom, and it has been passed down for thousands of years.
From the ceramic Zeng unearthed from the Stone Age to the bronze Zeng of the Shang and Zhou Dynasty, and then to the iron Zeng from the Tang and Song Dynasty, although the material has changed, the form and appearance of the Zeng have been passed down continuously.
Even in modern society, this ancient cookware is still widely used across Shanxi.
The rice cake made using a Zeng smells better and has a better texture.
