Cantonese Turnip Cake

Cantonese Turnip Cake

　　Cuisine: Cantonese

　　Flavor: Salty & Savory

　　Price: 10–40 RMB

　　Features:

　　Cantonese turnip cake is an essential New Year delicacy for people in Guangdong and a common dim sum item in Cantonese-style tea houses. It has a soft and glutinous texture with a unique flavor.

　　Ingredients:

　　3 cups self-raising flour, 900g white radish, 200g Chinese cured ham (or sausage), 2 tablespoons dried shrimps, 1 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, a pinch of MSG.

　　Preparation Method:

　　1. Mix 3 cups of water with the self-raising flour until smooth to make a batter.

　　2. Peel and grate the radish; dice the Chinese cured ham or sausage; soak and chop the dried shrimps.

　　3. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan, sauté the dried shrimps and Chinese cured ham (or sausage) until fragrant. Add the grated radish and stir-fry. Pour in water and season with salt, pepper, and MSG. Once it comes to a boil, slowly pour in the self-raising flour batter while stirring to form a thick mixture.

　　5. Grease a rectangular steaming tray or container lightly with salad oil, pour in the batter, smooth the surface, and steam for 50 minutes.

　　6. Allow to cool before slicing and pan-frying. Serve with garlic and soy sauce for dipping.