Recipe for Turnip Cake by Mazola

Bring a classic dim sum favourite to your kitchen with this Turnip Cake recipe made with Mazola® Corn Oil. This intermediate-level dish combines grated daikon radish, savoury Chinese sausage, shiitake mushrooms, and a flavorful XO sauce. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these golden cubes are a perfect blend of tradition and texture, ready in 1.5 hours for 2–3 servings of pure delight!

Recipe for Turnip Cake by Mazola

Turnip Cake

Ingredients:

TURNIP CAKE:

  • 2 LB (900 G) – Daikon Radish (grated)
  • 2 Link – Chinese Sausage (diced)
  • 2-3 OZ (60-90 G) – Shiitake Mushroom (diced)
  • 1 TSP (5 G) – White Sugar
  • 1/2 TSP (2.5 G) – White Pepper
  • 3 TBSP (45 G) – XO Sauce
  • 3 Clove – Garlic
  • 1 TSP (5 ML) – Soy Sauce
  • 0.75 OZ (20 G) – Green Onion (1/8″)
  • 1/2 Cup (120 G) – Bean Sprout
  • Mazola® Corn Oil

BATTER:

  • 1 3/4 Cup (220 G) – Rice Flour
  • 2 TBSP (30 G) – Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 Cup (375 ML) – Water/Daikon Radish Liquid

Directions:

  1. For Daikon Radish, start off by cutting both ends, peeling and grating into a mixing bowl. Strain excess liquid and reserve.
  2. Cook in a wok or pan over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until softened and liquid is released. Add a small amount of liquid to help soften if needed.
  3. Cook the Chinese Sausage, and Shiitake Mushroom until fragrant.
  4. Make the batter by combining and whisking Rice Flour and Cornstarch with the reserved radish liquid (and water if needed) to form a smooth batter.
  5. In a greased squared pan. Steam over medium-high heat for 45-60 minutes until set. Cool completely (preferably overnight).
  6. Slice the chilled turnip cake into 1-inch cubes. Lightly coat in some Rice Flour for additional crunch.
  7. Heat Mazola Corn Oil to 175°C/350°F and fry the cubes in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. In a wok or large pan, heat 1-2 tbsp of the over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  9. Stir in XO Sauce and Soy Sauce. Mix well.
  10. Add the fried radish cake cubes to the pan and stir-fry until evenly coated in the sauce.

 

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