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Crispy Singapore Carrot Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Savory Radish Delight

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A crispy, savory radish cake that delivers nostalgic comfort with a perfect balance of crispy edges and tender center. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium daikon radishes (about 1.5 pounds or 700 grams), peeled and finely grated
  • 1 cup (120 grams) rice flour
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked and chopped (optional)
  • 2 Chinese sausage (Lap Cheong) links, thinly sliced
  • 3 small shallots, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks spring onions, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil) for frying
  • Optional chili sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely grate the daikon radish to yield about 4 cups (400 grams). Set aside for a few minutes to let excess moisture collect.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup rice flour and 1 cup water. Stir until smooth and lump-free.
  3. Add the grated radish to the batter and mix well.
  4. Stir in soaked and chopped dried shrimp, sliced Chinese sausage, half the sliced shallots, minced garlic, 2 chopped spring onions, beaten eggs, light soy sauce, white pepper, and sesame oil. Mix evenly.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) heatproof tray. Cover with foil or lid to prevent water droplets.
  6. Steam over boiling water for 40-45 minutes on medium heat until set and firm. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
  7. Remove from heat and let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
  8. Cut the cooled cake into 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick bite-sized squares or rectangles.
  9. Heat 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the remaining shallots until golden and fragrant.
  10. Add the radish cake pieces in a single layer and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown. Flip gently with a spatula.
  11. Sprinkle chopped spring onions on top and toss quickly in the pan. Remove from heat.
  12. Serve hot with chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Grate radish finely for smooth texture. Drain excess moisture if watery. Steam thoroughly to set cake. Use medium-high heat for frying and do not overcrowd pan. Non-stick pan recommended to prevent sticking. Reheat leftovers by pan-frying to restore crispiness. For gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce. Vegetarian version can omit dried shrimp and Chinese sausage, substituting mushrooms.

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