Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Daikon radish, grated | 1 large (~1.5 lb) | |
| Rice flour | 1 cup | |
| Cornstarch | ¼ cup | |
| Water | 1 cup | Plus reserved radish liquid |
| Chinese sausages (lap cheong) | 3–4 | Diced |
| Dried shiitake mushrooms | 5 | Rehydrated and diced |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 2 | |
| Dried shrimp | 2–3 tbsp | Soaked and chopped |
| Dried scallops | ¼ cup | Optional; soaked and shredded |
| Green onions, chopped | ¼ cup | |
| Soy sauce | 2 tbsp | |
| Oyster sauce | 1 tbsp | |
| White pepper | 1 tsp | |
| Salt | ½ tsp | |
| Cooking oil | 1 tbsp |
Cooking Principles
- Reserve radish liquid: The simmering liquid from the radish is used to make the batter — do not discard it.
- Mix batter off heat: Add the sautéed filling and radish to the flour mixture while off heat to prevent lumps.
- Cool before slicing: The cake must be fully cool to hold its shape when sliced.
Dim Sum Style
Serve pan-fried with soy sauce or hoisin sauce for dipping.
Pan Fried
Pan-fry slices 5–8 min per side until golden brown and crispy.
Instant Pot
Chinese
Dim Sum
1 hr 15 min
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
Cooking Steps
- Prepare Radish: Peel and grate the daikon. Simmer grated radish in 1 cup water for 10 minutes. Strain, reserving the liquid.
- Sauté: Using the Sauté function, heat oil in the Instant Pot. Sauté the sausages, dried shrimp, dried scallops (if using), mushrooms, and garlic until fragrant. Turn off the heat, then stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and salt.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together rice flour and cornstarch. Add the reserved radish liquid and mix until smooth. Fold in the cooked radish, sautéed filling, and green onions.
- Cook Cake: Lightly grease a heatproof dish. Pour in the batter. Add 1 cup water to the Instant Pot, place the trivet inside, and set the dish on top. Steam on High Pressure for 40 minutes. Natural Pressure Release.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the dish and slicing.
- Optional Pan-Frying: Heat a pan over medium heat with a little oil. Pan-fry slices 5–8 minutes per side until golden and crispy.