Bazhen cake is a traditional Chinese cake, which is made of eight different ingredients, such as glutinous rice, red dates, sweet-scented osmanthus, hawthorn, medlar, lotus seeds, gordon euryales and longan pulp. Glutinous rice is made into rice paste by soaking, grinding and fermenting, then other ingredients are added, stirred evenly and steamed. Bazhen cake is yellow and white in color, soft and waxy in taste, sweet but not greasy, and rich in flavor. Often eaten as Chinese dim sum or dessert, it is also one of the traditional New Year foods in China.
Fresh ingredients such as red dates, sweet-scented osmanthus, hawthorn, medlar, lotus seeds, gordon euryales, longan, etc. are selected to ensure their good quality. Glutinous rice needs to be soaked in advance and washed repeatedly until the water becomes clear. After all the ingredients are added into the glutinous rice paste, they need to be fully stirred evenly to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed, so that the taste of the cake will be better.
Matters needing attention in purchasing Bazhen cake
1. Brand selection: Choosing well-known brands and Bazhen cake brands with good reputation can ensure the quality and taste of products.
2. Shelf life inspection: check the shelf life of Bazhen cake, choose fresh products, and avoid buying expired or stored products for too long.
3. Packaging inspection: check whether the packaging of Bazhen cake is intact and whether the packaging materials meet the hygiene standards, and avoid selecting damaged or unsanitary products.
4. Check the ingredients: check the ingredients list of Bazhen cake, understand the ingredients and processing technology of the product, and choose products that meet your own tastes and health needs.
5. Price comparison: Compare the prices of different brands and businesses, and choose products with reasonable prices and high cost performance.