Category: Appetizer Recipes, Side-Dish Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese Cuisine
Cooking Method: Braising, Steaming, Stir-Frying
Yields:
8 Servings
Difficulty: Difficult
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Total Time:
1 Hr 20 Mins
The origin of Turnip Cake can be traced back to the ancient Chinese culinary culture. Turnips, as a common vegetable, were widely cultivated and consumed by people. At that time, people discovered that by mashing turnips into a paste-like consistency and mixing them with rice flour, they could create a unique and delicious cake. Over time, people have improved and innovated the recipe for Turnip Cake, making it a distinctive and traditional delicacy.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
- Slurry:
Instructions
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Peel and grate the turnips using a grater. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca starch, and wheat Starch. Add 2 cups of water and mix until the batter becomes smooth.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
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Add dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and Chinese sausage; stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add shredded turnips, salt, white pepper, sugar, light soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pour in 1 cup of water. Cook until the turnips are slightly softened and aromatic. Pour the slurry into the pan and mix thoroughly to combine.
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Grease a heat-resistant container with oil, pour the turnip mixture into the container. Place the container in a steamer with enough water, steam over medium-high heat for 40 minutes or until the turnip cake is set.
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Take the turnip cake out of the steamer and let it cool for a bit. Once it's cooled, refrigerate the turnip cake for at least 2 hours or overnight. Chilling helps it firm up and makes slicing easier. Cut the turnip cake into your preferred shapes and sizes.
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Heat some oil in a pan and pan-fry the turnip cake slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
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Serve the turnip cake hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or chili sauce.
