Chinese
Chinese - Cantonese and Dim Sum
Taro Cake
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 500g taro, peeled and grated
- • 150g rice flour
- • 50g tapioca starch
- • 40g dried prawns, soaked and chopped
- • 2 Chinese sausages, diced
- • 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
- • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp white pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Sauté the sausage, prawns, and mushrooms in a hot pan, seasoning with the wine and white pepper.
2
Phase 2
Mix the rice flour and tapioca starch with 300ml water into a smooth batter.
3
Phase 3
Fold the grated taro, salt, and the sautéed mixture into the batter, then pour into a greased tray.
4
Phase 4
Steam over medium-high heat for 40 minutes until firm.
5
Phase 5
Cool completely, then slice into rectangles.
6
Phase 6
Pan-fry the slices until golden on both sides and serve with chili oil.