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Turnip Cake
A savory dim sum favorite made from shredded daikon radish, rice flour, and bits of mushroom, dried shrimp, or sausage. Pan-fried to crispy perfection!
Pro Tip: Cut into thick slices and crisp up in a nonstick pan — let it get that golden crust for max flavor and texture.
How to Use It:
- Pan-fry slices until golden
- Serve with soy sauce or chili oil
- Pair with eggs for a savory breakfast
1. Crispy Pan-Fried Turnip Cake with Chili Crisp & Scallions
Vibe: Classic dim sum style with a little spicy upgrade. Golden outside, soft inside, and super snackable.
🛒 Ingredients:
Store-bought turnip cake, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rectangles
Neutral oil for frying
1–2 tsp chili crisp (Lao Gan Ma or your fave)
1 scallion, finely sliced
Optional: soy sauce or hoisin for dipping
👩🍳 Instructions:
Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
Add slices of turnip cake and fry until golden and crispy on both sides (about 3–4 mins per side).
Plate and top with a spoonful of chili crisp and sliced scallions.
Serve with dipping sauce on the side if you like.
🔥 Why it hits: The crispy crust + spicy-salty toppings make this taste like an elevated street snack. Easy and so satisfying.
2. Turnip Cake Stir-Fry with Egg & Garlic Chives
Vibe: Comfort food remix—like fried radish cake (char kway kak) you’d get at a night market. Savory, chewy, with wok hei vibes.
🛒 Ingredients:
1 pack store-bought turnip cake, cubed
2 eggs
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup garlic chives or scallions, chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
Neutral oil for frying
Optional: bean sprouts, chili paste
👩🍳 Instructions:
Cube turnip cake and pan-fry in oil until crispy on the outside.
Push to the side, add garlic and cook briefly, then crack in eggs and scramble.
Toss everything together with chives and season with soy + oyster sauce.
Serve hot as a main or side.
🍳 Why it works: The outside stays crispy while the inside stays soft, and the egg + garlic combo makes it ridiculously flavorful. It’s fast, filling, and lowkey addictive.