Luo Bo Gao (Daikon Cake)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 13
Flavorful Luo Bo Gao (Daikon Cake) Recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons small dried shrimp
1 lb daikon radish , peeled
12 inches dried chinese link sausage , casings removed , finely chopped
1 medium shallot , finely chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp green onion , finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
1 red chili pepper , thinly sliced , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
280
Sugar
4g
Fat
7g
Luo Bo Gao (Daikon Cake) is a classic Cantonese dish that is often served as an appetizer or dim sum addition, usually served with soy sauce or chili oil. The cake has a soft, moist texture and is slightly sweet and savory, thanks to the combination of dried shrimp, Chinese sausage, and daikon. This dish is particularly popular during the Chinese New Year because the cake's round shape symbolizes unity and togetherness.

Instructions

1.Soak dried shrimp in hot water for 30 minutes, then drain and coarsely chop them.
2.Grate the peeled daikon and squeeze excess liquid out with a cheesecloth.
3.In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped sausage until browned.
4.Add the chopped dried shrimp, shallot, and green onion. Cook for another minute.
5.Add sugar, salt, rice flour, five-spice powder, hoisin sauce, and chili-garlic sauce to the daikon and mix well. Then, add the cooked sausage and vegetables mixture to the daikon mixture and mix well.
6.Pour the mixture into a greased 8-inch cake pan and steam for 60-70 minutes. Let it cool for a few minutes before cutting into small pieces for serving. Garnish with sliced red chili pepper and serve hot.

PROS

Luo Bo Gao (Daikon Cake) is a delicious appetizer with a unique texture and flavor.

It’s easy to make, and the ingredients are easily available at any local grocery store.

The dish is gluten-free and low in fat.

CONS

The dish requires some preparation time to grate daikon and chop vegetables, and it takes a long time to steam the cake.

The final texture of the cake depends on the quality of the daikon used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Daikon is a low-calorie root vegetable high in fiber and vitamin C that helps boost immunity, supports healthy digestion, and reduces inflammation.
The dish is also a good source of protein, vitamin B12, and iron due to the inclusion of dried shrimp.

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