Steamed radish cake steamed in a unique Chinese style, sweet and aromatic, soft and smooth, very unique, attractive, and extremely simple. You should go to the kitchen with TasteVN to make vegetarian steamed radish cake and savory stuffed radish cake following the instructions in the article below!
1. Vegetarian radish cake
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Radish Cake Serves 3
White radish 2 pieces (about 300gr) Rice flour 160 gr Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt/ pepper a little
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Tools needed
Microwave, knife, bowl, square glass container, multi-functional slicer,…
How to make Vegetarian Radish Cake
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Prepare and cook the radish
Peel the white radish, wash it clean, and use a vegetable grater to shred it thinly.
In a microwave-safe container, mix the shredded radish with 350ml of hot water, 2/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
Next, cover the container and microwave at medium temperature for about 5 minutes. Check until the radish is translucent.
Note: If you don’t have a microwave, you can steam it for about 5 – 7 minutes until the radish is cooked.
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Prepare the batter
Dissolve 160gr of rice flour in 200ml of filtered water.
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Mix the radish cake batter
Evenly mix the prepared rice flour into the container with the cooked radish from step 1. Gently tap the container a few times to evenly distribute the batter.
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Steam the radish cake
Next, cover the mixture of radish and rice flour, and microwave it at medium temperature for about 10 minutes.
After microwaving, take the cake out, use a toothpick to poke into the cake and lift it up; if the toothpick comes out clean without any white batter, the cake is done. If the toothpick has some white batter on it, continue microwaving the cake for another 5 minutes.
Once the cake is cooked, flip the box over to take the cake out, and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Final product
The vegetarian radish cake has a light, unique, and unusual flavor; when eating, dip it in soy sauce with garlic and chili to enhance the taste.
2. Savory radish cake
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Savory Radish Cake For 3 people
White radish 1 piece (about 350gr) Chinese sausage 70 gr Dried shrimp 10 gr Dried shiitake mushrooms 15 gr Rice flour 120 gr Potato starch 30 gr Shallots 15 gr Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Rice wine 1/2 tablespoon Salt/pepper a little
How to Choose Good Ingredients
How to choose good Chinese sausage
- Good Chinese sausage has a dry outer skin, natural red color, and a faint characteristic aroma. When cut, the inside should be a uniform bright color, with the skin and filling firmly attached.
- Do not buy Chinese sausage if it has an unusual smell, strange color, or feels moist and spoiled.
- You can buy Chinese sausage at food stores, markets, supermarkets,… or you can make it yourself at home following the guide from TasteVN.
How to choose dried shiitake mushrooms
- The shape of dried shiitake mushrooms is similar to fresh shiitake mushrooms, so choose those that are not broken and have a light brown cap (without significant color change).
- Do not buy mushrooms that have a musty smell or an unusual odor, or show white mold spots.
Tools needed
Microwave, knife, bowl, square glass container, multi-purpose peeler,…
How to make savory turnip cake
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the sausage, soak it in water for about 15 minutes until soft, then dice it finely.
Wash the dried shrimp, soak in warm water for 15 minutes, then remove and chop finely.
Wash the shiitake mushrooms, soak in water until soft, and dice finely.
Peel and chop the shallots.
Peel the white radish and shred it.
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Heat the ingredients
Put the dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, shallots, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into a microwave-safe container, stir the ingredients well, cover the container, and microwave on high for about 1 minute.
Note: If you don’t have a microwave, place the ingredients in a pan, turn on medium heat, and fry for about 5-7 minutes until the ingredients are cooked and fragrant.
Making radish cake
Mix the prepared flour mixture with the steamed radish from step 3 until well combined, then add diced sausage, mix well, and lightly tap the box a few times.
Open the box lid, and microwave for 12 minutes on high. After that, take the radish cake out, use a skewer to poke the cake, and if the skewer comes out clean without any white flour sticking, the cake is done.
Invert the box onto a plate to release the cake, and decorate it for a more appealing look.
Final product
The radish cake is fragrant and soft, combined with fatty sausage and chewy delicious shiitake mushrooms, a unique and enticing dish.
How to choose fresh and delicious radish
- Delicious white radishes are elongated, of moderate size, with a smooth outer skin, free from dark spots, cracks, and with fresh green stems. When held, the radish feels heavy and firm.
- Avoid choosing radishes that are too large, have dark spots, cracks, a foul smell, or wrinkled and dull skin, as these indicate old radishes that are not tasty.
With just a few simple steps, you can make 2 microwave steamed radish cake recipes in Chinese style to treat your family, good luck!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Ytower Cooking channel
