Description
Chinese Turnip Cake (Lo Bak Go) is a savory dim sum favorite made from grated daikon radish, rice flour, and a flavorful mix of Chinese sausages, dried shrimp, and mushrooms, steamed and then pan-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb daikon radish (about 450g), peeled and grated
- 1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked and chopped
- 2 Chinese sausages (lap cheong), diced
- 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)
- Water as needed (about 1 cup, including radish liquid)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the daikon radish. Place it in a pan with a small amount of water and cook over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Reserve the liquid and set the radish aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil and stir-fry the diced Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms until fragrant. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, white pepper, and soy sauce. Add the radish liquid (and water if needed) to make a smooth batter.
- Mix in the cooked radish and stir-fried ingredients into the batter until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined steaming dish and smooth the top.
- Steam over high heat for about 50-60 minutes, until set and firm. Let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice into pieces. Pan-fry in a bit of oil until golden brown on both sides before serving.
Notes
- Let the cake rest overnight in the fridge for easier slicing and better texture when pan-fried.
- Can be served with hoisin sauce or chili sauce for dipping.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
