Daikon radish cake (turnip cake)
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Daikon radish cake, often called turnip cake, is a savory steamed cake made from shredded daikon radish, rice flour, and various savory ingredients like Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and mushrooms. It's a staple dim sum dish originating from Cantonese cuisine in southern China.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a carbohydrate-rich food due to the rice flour base, with moderate fat from the sausage and added oils, and some protein from the dried seafood and meat. A typical serving (about 100g) provides roughly 150-200 calories, along with some dietary fiber, vitamin C, and minerals from the radish.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved 'yam cha' (tea-drinking) snack often pan-fried until crispy on the outside for textural contrast. Nutritionally, using daikon radish as the main vegetable ingredient adds a light, slightly sweet flavor and boosts the fiber and nutrient content compared to a plain rice cake.