2 Simple and Nutritious Ways to Make Delicious Steamed and Fried Radish Cake

Marinate the meat

After cleaning the meat, marinate it with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 2 full teaspoons of minced shallots, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Prepare the radish

After buying, wash the radish thoroughly, peel it, and then shred it into thin strips.

Once you have shredded it, add a teaspoon of salt to the radish, mix well, and let it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water from the radish. This squeezing process will help reduce the strong smell of the radish. After squeezing, do not rinse it with cold water as it will remove the sweetness found in the radish.

Prepare the meat and dried shrimp

After marinating, sear the meat until golden brown on all sides, just enough for the meat to be golden on the outside, no need to cook it through. After that, let the meat cool and then cut it into small cubes.

Dried shrimp after soaking in hot water for about 10 – 15 minutes should be washed thoroughly and then placed in a frying pan with just enough water to cover them, boiling the dried shrimp for 20 minutes. Once the water evaporates, the dried shrimp will be tender; use chopsticks to stir the dried shrimp evenly before removing them from the heat.

Mixing the batter

Combine rice flour, tapioca flour, and cornstarch in a bowl with 400 ml of water, stir well, and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.

After resting, season the batter with half a tablespoon of salt, half a tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, one tablespoon of sugar, half a teaspoon of sesame oil, one teaspoon of lard or cooking oil, and a little pepper, mixing well.

Cooking the cake

Put about 350 ml of water in a pot, then add the shredded radish along with 2/3 of the dried shrimp and 2/3 of the meat to cook until boiling.

When the radish and ingredients start boiling, gradually add the mixed flour, using a sieve to ensure the flour is smooth.

Use chopsticks to stir the mixture over medium heat until it thickens, then add a little pepper and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and mix well. Add a tablespoon of chopped green onions and turn off the heat, mixing thoroughly; this will help the dough become drier.

Steamed Cake

Prepare a steamer, place the cake in a mold that has been coated with a layer of sesame oil, evenly spread the flour, then add the remaining shrimp and meat on top, cover with a layer of banana leaves, and put it in the steamer for 45 minutes. During the steaming process, you must regularly release steam and add water.

After 45 minutes, use a toothpick to poke in the middle; if the flour sticking to the toothpick has turned transparent, the cake is done.

Once cooked, add some green onions on top for decoration. It’s best to let the cake cool before cutting, as this will make it easier and result in a nicer piece.

Final Product

The steamed radish cake is soft with an appealing milky white color, and when eaten, it melts in your mouth, with bites of flavorful shrimp and meat creating a wonderful dish.

This dish is quite common in Chinese Dim Sum, so you can enjoy it for breakfast. The cake can be stored in the refrigerator; just steam it again to soften before serving.

Prepare the ingredients

Wash the radish, peel it, and shred it. Wash the beef and chop it finely. Wash the green onions and chop them finely. Wash the shrimps.

Mix the batter

Add the radish, green onions, beef, and shrimp into a bowl, crack the egg in. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, then mix well.

Add the flour and gradually pour in water to mix into a thick batter.

Frying the cake

Pour cooking oil into the pan, place it on the stove to heat gradually, then pour in the mixed radish cake batter, spreading it evenly across the surface of the pan. Fry the cake on low heat until it turns golden brown evenly.

Fry until the surface of the cake turns golden, then flip the cake and fry the other side until golden is done.

Final product

Place the cake on a plate and cut it into equal pieces to enjoy together. The cake is fragrant and crispy, making it very suitable for breakfast and afternoon snacks, best eaten with chili sauce and ketchup.