Confectionary

Gaz is a delicious sweet that originates from the city of esfahan, located in the Central plateau of Iran. Gaz is derived from the juices and stems of a desert plant called angebin which is a member of the tamarisk family, native to the zagross mountain range located to the west of the city. It is commonly associated with the manna of sacred books. This is combined with other ingredients including pistachio or almond kernels, rose water and egg white and is recognised for its medicinal qualities.How is it made?Traditionally, the juice and stems were collected from the mountains and brought into town where copper vessels were filled with the raw mixture which was then beaten until it reached the desired consistency and fashioned by hand into its desired shape. You can still see this process in action today in esfahan.