Radish Cake

White radish, also known as daikon, is a root vegetable that is widely used in Asian cuisines. It has a mild and crunchy taste that can be enjoyed raw or cooked. One of the most popular ways to prepare white radish is to make it into a cake, which is a savory snack that can be eaten for breakfast or as a side dish. In this entry, I will share with you a simple and easy recipe for making white radish cake at home. You only need a few ingredients and some basic cooking skills. This recipe is also suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups grated white radish

- 1 cup rice flour

- 1/2 cup arrowroot flour

- 2 tsp salt

- 1 tsp mushroom seasoning

- 3 cups of water

Directions:

- In a large bowl, combine the grated white radish, rice flour, arrowroot flour, salt, and mushroom seasoning. Stir well to form a smooth batter.

- Transfer the batter to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes sticky. This may take about 15 minutes.

- Grease an 8” x 8” square baking pan and pour the cooked batter into it. Smooth the surface with a spatula.

- Place the pan in a steamer and steam over high heat for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

- Let the cake cool completely before cutting it into pieces.

If you want to make fried white radish cake, you will need the following additional ingredients:

- 1 cup white radish cake cut into 1-inch squares

- 2 shitake mushrooms soaked in water and sliced

- 1 beaten egg

- 1 finely chopped green onion

- cooking oil for frying

Dipping sauce ingredients:

- 1 minced garlic clove

- 1 minced chili

- 2 tablespoons soy sauce

- 1 tbsp sugar

- 1 tbsp water

Directions:

- Heat some oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the white radish cake pieces and fry until golden and crisp on both sides. Flip them occasionally to ensure even browning.

- Add the sliced mushrooms and continue frying until they are soft and fragrant.

- Drizzle the beaten egg over the white radish cake and mushrooms and toss to coat them evenly. Cook until the egg is set.

- Sprinkle the green onion on top and turn off the heat.

- In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, chili, soy sauce, sugar, and water to make the dipping sauce.

- Serve the fried white radish cake with the dipping sauce and some pickled chilies if desired.