Discover my mom's best dim sum turnip cake recipe, featuring an authentic and delightful taste that captures the essence of Cantonese cuisine. This easy and simple recipe uses basic ingredients, making it accessible for anyone to recreate this classic dish at home. Enjoy the savory flavors of dim sum turnip cake, perfect for any occasion and especially delightful during the Chinese Lunar New Year festivities.
Instructions:
Ingredients:
500g grated turnip (daikon radish)
200g rice flour
50g wheat starch
3 Chinese sausages, diced
3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
2 tbsp dried shrimp, soaked and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 1/2 cups water
Green onions for garnish (optional)
Sesame oil for pan-frying
Preparation:
Grate the turnip using a grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess moisture and set aside.
In a bowl, combine rice flour, wheat starch, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add diced Chinese sausages, dried shiitake mushrooms, and dried shrimp. Stir-fry until fragrant and the ingredients are cooked.
Add grated turnip to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly softened.
Pour in water gradually while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the pan, stirring constantly to combine and prevent clumps from forming.
Cook the mixture until it thickens and becomes a smooth batter-like consistency. Remove from heat.
Cooking:
Grease a shallow dish or cake pan with sesame oil.
Pour the turnip cake mixture into the greased dish, spreading it evenly.
Steam the turnip cake over high heat for about 40-50 minutes or until set and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the turnip cake from the steamer and let it cool completely.
Once cooled, refrigerate the turnip cake for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up.
Serving:
To serve, unmold the chilled turnip cake onto a cutting board.
Cut the turnip cake into slices or squares, depending on your preference.
Heat a non-stick pan with sesame oil over medium heat.
Pan-fry the turnip cake slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Serve the delicious dim sum turnip cake hot and enjoy!
Experience the authentic flavors of dim sum turnip cake with this homemade recipe that's sure to impress your taste buds and loved ones alike. Enjoy the crispy exterior and tender interior of this delightful Cantonese dish!
