Lo-bak Go – Chinese Radish Cakes

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 14

Delicious Lo-bak Go Chinese Radish Cake Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

207

Sugar

Fat

Lo-bak Go Chinese radish cakes are a popular street food snack in Hong Kong. They are also a great appetizer or side dish served with soy sauce and chili sauce. These cakes are made with Chinese radish, which is a root vegetable commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It has a slightly sweet and crisp flavor and is known for its high nutritional value. The rice flour and chicken stock are added to the radish to give it a soft texture and bind the ingredients together.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, cover the dried shrimp and shiitake mushrooms with boiling water, let stand for 30 minutes and then drain.
2.	In a large bowl, use a food processor to shred the radish into small pieces.
3.	Add the shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, rice flour, salt, and chicken stock to the shredded radish and mix until the ingredients are well-combined.
4.	Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch baking dish and steam for 40-45 minutes or until set.
5.	Once cooked, allow the cake to cool and then cut into small squares.
6.	In a pan, heat the oil on high heat and fry the radish cake squares until they become crispy on both sides.

PROS

Lo-bak Go Chinese radish cakes are low in calories and make a perfect healthy snack or appetizer.
They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people who are gluten-free.

CONS

Although Lo-bak Go Chinese Radish Cakes are a healthy snack, they can be quite filling and not recommended for people with a sensitive digestive system.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chinese radish, shiitake mushrooms, and dried shrimps in this recipe are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This dish is great for people who want to control their weight or have diabetes, as it has a low glycemic index and does not cause a spike in blood sugar levels. The shiitake mushrooms have immune-boosting properties and are great for improving heart health. They also contain a compound called lentinan, which has been linked to decreasing the growth of cancer cells.

	1/2 cup dried shrimp
	5 dried shiitake mushrooms
	2 cups boiling water
	3 lbs Chinese radishes ( lo bak )
	1/2 lb rice flour
	2 teaspoons salt
	2 cups chicken stock