Da Zao

Ingredients

1 large navel orange, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tbsp rock sugar, 1/2 tbsp dried rosehip shells, 10 large dried jujubes, 6 tbsp glutinous rice flour, 3 tbsp rice flour, water as needed

Recipe

1.
• Broth
  To a medium saucepan add sliced orange segments, cinnamon stick, rock sugar, rosehip shells and 2 cups of water.
2.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3.
• Remove the ingredients and strain the broth through a fine sieve to remove any excess solids.
4.
• Mochi Jujubes
  Cut dried jujubes in half lengthwise to remove the pit.
  In a small mixing bowl add glutinous rice flour and rice flour.
5.
• Slowly incorporate water and combine the flour until a smooth dough forms.
6.
• Separate the dough into two equal parts and roll them out into small strips. Cut each strip into 5 pieces.
7.
• Stuff the jujubes with your mochi dough and set aside.
8.
• Steam jujubes for 8 minutes until soft and tender.