GOLDEN CRISP DAIKON CAKE WITH SPICY HERB SOY SAUCE

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Golden Crisp Daikon Cake with Spicy Herb Soy Sauce

Categories     Food Processor     Herb     Onion     Pepper     Pork     Vegetable     Appetizer     Steam     Cocktail Party     Lunar New Year     Sausage     Shrimp     Hot Pepper     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds daikon (Asian white radish), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Chinese sweet pork sausages (lop chong), cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (about 3 large)
2 tablespoons small dried shrimp, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups water, divided
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups rice flour
1 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil, divided
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger, juices included
2 small Thai red chiles, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, thinly sliced crosswise or 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Fit processor with large-hole grating disk. Working with a few pieces of daikon at a time, place daikon pieces in feed tube and process until coarsely grated. Transfer daikon to bowl. Replace grating disk in processor with metal blade. Return daikon to processor and finely chop, using on/off turns.
  • Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage cubes to skillet and sauté until fat renders and sausage browns, about 5 minutes. Add green onions and dried shrimp; stir 1 minute. Add daikon with juices and 1/2 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until daikon is soft and liquid is almost evaporated, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spray 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Whisk rice flour and remaining 1 cup water in large bowl until well blended. Stir in daikon mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spread daikon mixture evenly in prepared pan. Place cake pan on bamboo steamer rack set over wok filled halfway with simmering water or on metal rack set over simmering water in pot. Cover with lid; steam over medium heat until cake is set and firm to touch, occasionally adding more water to wok or pot as needed, about 45 minutes. Remove pan from steamer; cool cake in pan 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate daikon cake in pan overnight.
  • Whisk soy sauce and sesame oil in small bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add cilantro, ginger with juices, and chiles or hot chili sauce; stir 30 seconds. Mix ginger mixture into soy sauce mixture. DO AHEAD Daikon cake and sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.
  • Run small knife around daikon cake to loosen. Invert onto cutting board. Cut cake into 1/2-inch-thick slices (not wedges), then cut each slice crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add daikon cake slices to skillet and cook until golden brown, adding more oil to skillet for each batch as needed, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer slices to platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve herb soy sauce alongside for dipping.

chanda rodgers
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Danny Thompson
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I love the fact that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


NaBeeL Rj
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This dish is so delicious and versatile. I've served it with everything from rice to noodles to vegetables.


Haqnawaz Baloch
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve as an appetizer or as a main course.


Ogundare Saheed
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover daikon. It's also a great way to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.


IDLE MINDS
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I love the spicy herb soy sauce that accompanies this dish. It's the perfect way to add a little bit of heat and flavor.


Eddy Ibude
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This is one of the best daikon cake recipes I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect.


roni khan
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I'm not usually a fan of daikon, but this dish changed my mind! The crispy texture and the savory flavors were just amazing.


Talib Husain
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy texture of the daikon cake, and the spicy herb soy sauce was the perfect complement.


Lakshitha Madushan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I was so impressed with how easy it was to make, and the results were just stunning.