No-Steam Quick Daikon (Turnip) Cake

No-Steam Quick Daikon (Turnip) Cake

⚠️If daikon radish is new to you, start with a small portion.

Its high fiber content may cause bloating.

This recipe makes 8–9 small rounds, about 2 tablespoons of batter each.

Ingredients for 2 snack portions

• 300 g daikon radish (peeled)

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 tbsp fried onions

• 4 tbsp glutinous rice flour

• 1/2 tsp soup stock powder

• 2 tbsp dried soy meat

• 1/2 cup chopped green onions

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• A small amount of oil, for frying

• Dipping sauce of your choice

Instructions

Place the daikon radish and ginger into a tall container and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.Add the remaining ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes.

Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon the mixture into the pan and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Serve with lemon soy sauce.

Traditionally, turnip cake dough is steamed for about 30 minutes, cooled, and sliced before frying. This simplified method skips steaming and allows the cakes to be pan-fried immediately.

An easy Asian tapas-style dish I often include in my “what I eat in a day” meals.