Gongzhao (Traditional Chinese Specialty)

Introducing Gongzhao

Gongzhao is one of China's traditional specialties. It is made from red jujubes from the Turpan Basin in Xinjiang through special processing and has a strong fruity and sweet flavor. Gongzhao is a very nutritious food, containing a large amount of vitamins and minerals, which has many benefits for human health.

Types of jujubes

There are many types of jujubes, among which the more famous ones are "Turpan red jujubes", "Hetian white apricots", "Batan wood" and so on. These jujube has different taste and nutritional composition. Among them, Turpan jujubes are the most common and the most popular.

Methods of making tribute jujubes

The method of making tribute jujubes is very simple and only requires a few steps. First, you need to pick out the fresh red dates, remove the pits, and then wash them with water. Next, put the cleaned red dates into the pot, add the right amount of water, boil and then turn to a small fire to slowly simmer until the dates become soft and sticky, and the water is completely absorbed. Finally, let the stewed jujube cool, put it into a sealed bag and store it in the refrigerator.

Consumption of Gongzhao

Gongzhao can be eaten directly or used to cook a variety of dishes. For example, you can steam jujube and glutinous rice together to make delicious jujube glutinous rice; you can also make jujube and other fruits together into juice to make delicious juice drinks. In addition, jujube can also be used to bake a variety of desserts, such as jujube crisp, jujube cake and so on.

Nutritional value of jujube

Jujube is rich in nutrients, including a large number of vitamins and minerals. For example, gongzhao contains a large amount of vitamin C and vitamin E, which can help improve immunity and prevent colds and diseases. In addition, Gongzhao is also rich in iron, zinc, calcium and other minerals, which can help supplement the nutrients needed by the body.