Turnip Cake with Fresh Oyster Ragout Recipe

Name: Turnip Cake with Fresh Oyster Ragout
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups daikon, julienned; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 cups rice flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup diced lapchong; 1/4 cup chopped dried shrimp, soaked in warm water for 25 minutes; 4 sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups fresh oysters (1 pound); Salt and black pepper to taste; Canola oil to cook; 1/4 cup sliced green scallion for garnish

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups daikon, julienned
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups rice flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup diced lapchong
1/4 cup chopped dried shrimp, soaked in warm water for 25 minutes
4 sliced shallots
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups fresh oysters (1 pound)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Canola oil to cook
1/4 cup sliced green scallion for garnish

1
In a saucepan, boil the daikon with 1 1/4 cups of water and a pinch of salt.
2
Cook until soft, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Drain well.
4
In a large bowl, mix rice flour, salt, pepper and sugar.
5
Stir in 1 1/4 cup of water until mixture is smooth.
6
Add the drained daikon, lapchong and dried shrimp then transfer mix to a 2 quart saucepan and cook on medium heat, constantly stirring.
7
The mix will come to a boil and start to thicken.
8
Immediately pour mixture into a 10-inch cake pan that has been oiled and lined with oiled parchment.
9
Place pan in steamer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until set.
10
Remove cake from steamer and allow to cool completely before slicing into 1/2-inch slices.
11
In a non-stick pan add a touch of oil and pan fry both sides of slices golden brown.
12
In a small saucepan coated with oil, caramelize the shallots.
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Add the oyster sauce, sugar and chicken stock.
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Reduce by 50 percent.
15
Check for seasoning.
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Add butter.
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Add oysters to just warm them.
18
PLATING On small plates, cover with oyster ragout and top with hot turnip cake.
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Garnish with scallions.
20
Drink Recommendation: Chrysanthemum and Jasmine Tea

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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: 2 1/2 cups daikon, julienned, 2 1/2 cups water, 2 cups rice flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Turnip Cake with Fresh Oyster Ragout falls under the Seafood 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.

Turnip Cake with Fresh Oyster Ragout

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