Arrowhead Cake
Arrowhead Cake, or 'Ngo Kue Gou' in Cantonese, is a savory dim sum snack made from arrowhead corms, rice flour, and savory ingredients like Chinese sausage and dried shrimp. Originating from Guangdong province in southern China, it is a popular item in Cantonese tea houses and dim sum restaurants.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich snack due to the arrowhead and rice flour base, with moderate fat content from the added meats and oil used in pan-frying. A typical serving provides around 200-250 calories, along with some dietary fiber from the arrowhead and small amounts of protein from the sausage and shrimp.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Arrowhead corms are a traditional ingredient in Chinese cuisine, valued for their unique starchy texture and subtle, slightly sweet flavor, which distinguishes this cake from more common potato or taro-based dim sum. Nutritionally, arrowhead is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium and vitamin B6, making this savory treat a bit more nutrient-dense than many other fried dim sum options.
