Eight-treasure rice is a traditional name of Han nationality, and it is usually eaten on Laba Festival.

It is popular all over the country, especially in the south of the Yangtze River. The recipes of eight-treasure rice in different places are similar. Most of them are steamed glutinous rice first, then mixed with sugar, oil and sweet-scented osmanthus, poured into the utensils filled with dried fruits such as red dates, coix seed and longan, steamed with strong fire and poured with sugar juice. This dish has gone through thousands of years and has spread all over the country so far. It is a rare delicacy at the banquet because of its bright and beautiful color, soft and sweet texture.

The moral of babao rice

The implication of the eight-treasure rice is particularly beautiful. Lotus seeds symbolize a harmonious and happy marriage; Longan represents happiness and reunion; Honey cherry symbolizes sweetness; Coix seed is transformed from crane, symbolizing longevity and purity; Melon seeds symbolize a regular life, and there is no disaster in peace; Kumquat symbolizes good luck; Jujube symbolizes the early birth of your son; Wax gourd symbolizes sweetness.