Lori's Turnip Cake Recipe

Name: Lori's Turnip Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 dried Chinese mushrooms; warm water (to cover); 1 cup water; 1 pinch sugar; 2 turnips (peeled, shredded); 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 dried Chinese sausage (chopped); 1 cup dried shrimp; 1 small shallot (sliced thin); salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste); 12 lb rice flour; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 Thai chile (seeded, minced); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 drop sesame oil; 1 pinch sugar

Servings: persons

5 dried Chinese mushrooms
warm water (to cover)
1 cup water
1 pinch sugar
2 turnips (peeled, shredded)
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 dried Chinese sausage (chopped)
1 cup dried shrimp
1 small shallot (sliced thin)
salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)
12 lb rice flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 Thai chile (seeded, minced)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 drop sesame oil
1 pinch sugar

1
Soak mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
Rinse.
4
Squeeze dry.
5
Chop.
6
Bring the water and sugar to a boil.
7
Add turnips.
8
Simmer 5 minutes.
9
Set aside.
10
Heat oil in a skillet.
11
Add sausage, shrimp and shallots.
12
Saute 5 minutes.
13
Season.
14
Stir in mushrooms, turnips and flour.
15
Mix well.
16
Pour into a sprayed 9 inch cake pan.
17
Steam 50 minutes.
18
Let cool.
19
Cover.
20
Chill 1 hour.
21
Bring back to room temperature.
22
Slice.
23
Heat oil in a skillet.
24
Fry slices until golden.
25
Combine the garlic, chili, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar.
26
Serve with slices.

5562

kcal

Calories

Fat

1097

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 dried Chinese mushrooms, warm water (to cover), 1 cup water, 1 pinch sugar, and more.

Yes, Lori's Turnip Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lori's Turnip Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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