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Crispy Turnip Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Turnip Cake for Beginners

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A nostalgic and easy homemade turnip cake recipe featuring a crispy golden crust and tender, savory interior. Perfect for beginners and great for family gatherings or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (700g) Chinese White Radish (Daikon), peeled and grated
  • 1 cup (130g) rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons (16g) tapioca starch
  • 2 cups (480ml) water
  • 2 links Chinese sausage (Lap Cheong), finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons dried shrimps, soaked and chopped (optional)
  • 2 medium shallots, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the daikon using a box grater or food processor. Transfer grated radish to a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess liquid into a bowl. Let the liquid settle for 10 minutes to separate the starch.
  2. Carefully pour off the clear liquid on top, leaving about 2 tablespoons of starch sediment at the bottom.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour and tapioca starch. Add the reserved radish starch, grated radish, and 2 cups water. Stir to form a smooth batter.
  4. Heat a small pan over medium heat with a teaspoon of vegetable oil. Sauté minced shallots, garlic, diced Chinese sausage, and soaked dried shrimp until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3–4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  5. Fold the cooked aromatics into the radish batter along with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and white pepper. Mix well.
  6. Lightly grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan. Pour the batter in and smooth the surface.
  7. Place the pan in a steamer over boiling water, cover, and steam for 45–50 minutes or until firm and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake from the steamer and let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to fully set.
  9. Cut the chilled cake into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  10. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the slices until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  11. Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot with chili sauce or soy dip.

Notes

Squeeze excess liquid from grated radish to avoid soggy cake. Chill the steamed cake before slicing and frying for best texture. Use a heavy pan like cast iron for a crispier crust. Adjust batter consistency with rice flour or water as needed. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce. Vegetarian version can replace dried shrimp and sausage with shiitake mushrooms and tofu.

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