White Glutinous Rice Gaozi from Nanxiang

White Glutinous Rice Gaozi from Nanxiang

　　White Glutinous Rice Gaozi from Nanxiang is one of the specialties of Babu District, Hezhou City, Guangxi Province. It is made from high-quality glutinous rice, which is thoroughly washed and soaked before being steamed in a bamboo steamer until soft and fluffy. The steamed rice is then scooped out into a stone mortar, pounded with a wooden stick, and steamed again. The resulting sticky rice is mashed into a soft and chewy gaozi, scooped into a basin while still hot, and divided into small portions. These portions are then flattened into round shapes. This food is known for its delicious, sweet taste and soft, tender texture.