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Hard 1 hr~200 kcal 3/10
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Turnip Cake
A Cantonese dim sum cake made with grated daikon, rice flour, dried shrimp, and shiitake, steamed then pan-fried.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 40 min📖 1 min readServes 6~244 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 75 min cook 60 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 40 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h
- Cooking1 h 15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the cake
- 700 gr Daikon radish
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice flour
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Cornstarch
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Water
For flavoring
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Dried shrimp
- 4 adet Dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sesame oil
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
For frying
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried shrimp and shiitake mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes, then chop small.
20 min20:00 - 2
Grate the daikon radish and soften it in a pot with its own liquid for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Mix the rice flour, cornstarch, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt until smooth.
- 4
Add the daikon, shrimp, and mushrooms to the flour mixture and pour into a greased mold.
- 5
Steam the cake for 50 minutes.
50 min50:00 - 6
Cool the mold for 1 hour, then slice the cake.
1 hr60:00 - 7
Pan fry the slices in vegetable oil for 3 minutes per side, until browned.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: Cool the cake for at least 1 hour; if sliced hot, it falls apart and will not get a crisp surface in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve turnip cake slices with soy sauce and chili oil if desired, like a tea time snack.
Nutrition (per serving)
~244
kcal calories
7
g protein
36
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 59%Fat 30%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Soy
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Turnip Cake make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Turnip Cake take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 75 minutes, including 60 minutes of passive resting; 160 minutes in total.Is Turnip Cake difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Turnip Cake have?
Approximately 244 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 36g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Turnip Cake contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Turnip Cake belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Turnip Cake need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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