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Steamed Daikon Cake with Chinese Sausage

A comforting dish infused with Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms, perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations or cozy nights in.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 link Chinese sausage, diced About 40 g, look for a well-balanced sausage.
  • 2 Tbsp dried shrimp Buy high-quality dried shrimp for the best flavor.
  • 12-15 g dried shiitake mushrooms About 3 medium pieces, opt for organic if possible.
  • 20-25 g dried scallops (optional) For an extra umami punch.
  • 1 cup hot water For soaking your dried ingredients.
  • 750 g daikon, unpeeled Buy a firm, fresh daikon radish.
  • 130 g rice flour Make sure it’s gluten-free.
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp tapioca starch Gives the cake a chewy texture.
  • 1 tsp sugar Helps balance the flavors.
  • 1/4 tsp table salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper Adds gentle warmth.
  • 2 Tbsp oil Usually sesame oil, but vegetable oil works too.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the dried scallops, shrimp, and mushrooms under cold water quickly, then soak them in 1 cup of hot water for at least 1 hour (3 hours for scallops) until fully hydrated. Reserve the soaking water.
  2. Shred the scallops, finely dice the mushrooms, and chop the dried shrimp.
  3. Peel the daikon and shred it into juliennes.
Cooking
  1. In a wok, cook the Chinese sausage over medium-low heat until browned (about 5 minutes), then add the mushrooms, scallops, and shrimp. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Remove the protein mixture from the wok and add the julienned daikon, tossing for 2-3 minutes until it’s slightly wilted. Pour in the reserved soaking water and cover, cooking for 7-10 minutes until the daikon is soft and translucent.
  3. Drain the daikon cooking liquid into a bowl, allowing it to cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the daikon with the sautéed shrimp mixture, sugar, salt, pepper, and oil off heat.
  5. Whisk the rice flour and tapioca starch into the warm daikon liquid until smooth. Carefully add it to the daikon mixture, stirring until evenly mixed.
  6. Turn the heat back on to medium and cook, tossing the combined mixture for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  7. Grease a pan generously and pour the mixture in, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Steam over boiling water for 1 hour.
  8. Once done, let it cool for at least 30 minutes, then cut into 1-inch thick pieces.
  9. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and fry the slices until browned on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each). Serve hot with soy sauce and sweet Sriracha for dipping.

Notes

Be patient while steaming; the waiting will reward you with a delightful treat! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month before cooking.