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.