Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake
Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake balances gentle radish sweetness with umami from dried shrimp and smoky Chinese bacon. The texture is tender yet sliceable, perfect for steaming now and pan-searing later for a lightly crisp edge. Serve as a dim sum favorite or a festive side during holidays and family gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large, heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour and 2 cups cold water until smooth and velvety; set aside.
- 2
Soak the dried shrimp in 1 cup cold water in a small bowl until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and pat the shrimp dry, then finely chop and set aside.
- 3
Boil enough water in a small pot to cover the bacon, then cook to soften for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and pat dry. Finely chop and set aside.
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the bacon and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 5
Clean the wok and heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the daikon and rock sugar for 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water, cover the wok, and steam the daikon until just cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 6
Add the hot daikon mixture to the reserved rice flour mixture, stirring until the daikon is well incorporated. Add the bacon, shrimp, and salt; stir until evenly combined. Pour into a 10-inch round cake pan and smooth the top.
- 7
Bring some water to a boil in a wok. Place the cake pan on the wok rack, ensuring the bottom half of the pan is submerged. Cover and reduce the heat to medium. Steam until a toothpick goes cleanly through the center, about 1 hour. Check the water level regularly and top up, if needed, with boiling water. Remove the pan and let cool on a rack for about 1 hour.
- Calories 494.74 kcal High 25%
- Protein 13.62 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 74.06 g 27%
- Total Fat 17.32 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.53 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.03 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 343.88 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 7.6 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 23.81 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 26.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 346.41 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 11.4 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Daikon Radish, Dried Shrimp, Fully Cooked Bacon, and Rice Flour. Each serving provides about 494.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are Daikon Radish, Dried Shrimp, Fully Cooked Bacon, Rice Flour, Rock Sugar. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 494.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake healthy?
- Cantonese Steamed Turnip (Daikon) Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 494.74 calories and 13.62 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 343.88 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.53 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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