Radish cake

Observing an expert is always a good way to learn. I learned how to fry this from watching the hawker stall owner while waiting for my...

Initially, I wanted prepared Mom's Radish Cake for the first few days of Lunar New Year but I couldn't find radish in the supermarket there and then. I remembered last year, it was abundant but this year, it just ran out of stock. Perhaps my timing was right for the restock. I missed mom's radish cake and since she isn't around to cook it for me, I have to do it myself. Luckily I have the recipe jotted down and had done this a few times in the past. This was another easy-to-do item and I can…

Turnip cake is a traditional Chinese snack served at dim sum. Our family turnip cake lo bak go recipe uses Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, mushrooms and more.

I always thought that the Hong Kong Style Pan-fried Radish Cake sold at Dim Sum Restaurants is very difficult to make at home. How is it possible to achieve the almost melt-in-the-mouth type of texture yet with a crispy skin? In fact, I attempted a radish cake several years ago based on a verbal recipe given by my mother-in-law, but failed miserably. Back then, no matter how long I steamed the radish cake mixture, the batter just wouldn't cook and remained in its pathetic watery form! I gave…

Classic dim sum dish-Chinese turnip cake (Radish cake) Chinese radish cake or turnip cake is a famous Chinese dessert available during the morning dim sum, Yun Cha. In Chinese, we name this type of cake

This post was long overdue. During the CNY, without fail, mom always prepared her famous radish (turnip) cake. After having a round of it, I was craving for more. Decided to make a batch on my own. My hand is still not functioning well, and I procrastinated to the point that if I don't make this, my radish will go into the bin. Being a miser as not to waste food, I plucked up the courage and decided to go for it. It was taxing as I was using most of my left hand instead of right but I was…

This Chinese Radish Cake (Lo Bak Gao) with dried shrimp and fried shallots is a dim sum favorite. Super delicious and easy to prepare.

I simply love daikon radish, also known as chinese radish. Especially love it when it is grated and cooked to be a radish cake. Love both chinese radish cake just like the one featured in the pictu…

Recreate this Dim Sum specialty, Chinese Turnip Cake (or Daikon Radish Cake), at home with the delicious and authentic recipe. Recipe with step-by-step photos.

Daikon radish cake is a classic dish eaten at dimsum and during Chinese New Year. This version is a vegan take on my grandma’s recipe. I am overwhelmed and thrilled with the positive response we’ve received on my grandma’s cook-a-long stories earlier in the month. Ya’ll have been loving her sweet rice cake (nian gao) recipe as...Read More »