Steamed Taro Cake Dim Sum

If you love dim sum, you might be familiar with the steamed taro cake, a savory and satisfying dish that is often served with a sweet soy sauce. Taro is a starchy root vegetable that has a nutty and earthy flavor, and it pairs well with the salty and smoky Chinese sausage and dried shrimp. In this blog post, I will show you how to make your own steamed taro cake at home, using simple ingredients and a few steps. You can enjoy it as a snack or a light meal, or even freeze it for later use. It's also a great way to add some fiber and protein to your diet, especially if you fry it with some eggs. I hope you enjoy this recipe and let me know how it turns out for you. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy cooking!

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of diced taro

- 1 cup of water

- 1/4 cup of dried shrimp, soaked and chopped

- 1 Chinese sausage, diced

Ingredients for rice flour mixture:

- 1/2 cup of rice flour

- 1/2 cup of tapioca starch

- 1 1/4 cups of water

Other spices:

1 tbsp oil

- 1 garlic clove, minced

- 1 shallot, minced

- Salt, sugar, chicken seasoning, and pepper to taste

- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, toss the taro with some salt, chicken seasoning, and pepper. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, and water until smooth. Set aside.

3. In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat some oil and sauté the garlic and shallot for about 2 minutes, until fragrant.

4. Add the dried shrimp and sausage and stir-fry for about 3 more minutes, until browned.

5. Add the taro and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 5 minutes, until the taro is soft.

6. Stir in the flour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.

7. Transfer the mixture to an 8” x 5” baking dish that has been greased with some oil. Smooth the surface with a spatula.

8. Steam the taro cake over boiling water for about 30 minutes, until set.

9. Sprinkle some cilantro on top and cut into slices. Serve hot with some sweet soy sauce.