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Yam Cake v2
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ReeYam Cake v2
Choose yam that's light for its size. Lighter yam have less water and are more fluffy, powdery and fragrant. Make sure the peel is firm. Soft spots on the skin means the yam is starting to rot.
Ingredient
Food ration :
10 servings
500 grams
yampeeled and cubed
100 grams
dried shrimpssoaked and chopped
100 grams
dried shiitake mushroomssoaked and diced
6 cloves
garlic minced
100 grams
meatcubed
500 grams
rice floursifted
50 grams
all-purpose floursifted
50 grams
Tapioca floursifted
50 grams
wheat starchtang mein flour, sifted
1 tbsp
salt
1 tbsp
ground white pepper
1 tbsp
chicken stock granules
2 tbsp
spring onionchopped
1 tbsp
red chillichopped
1 tbsp
white sesame seedstoasted
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
First peel and cut yam into small cubes, about 1 cm cubes.
* Step 2
Soak dried shrimps until softened. Drain and discard water. Then coarsely chop the dried shrimps.
* Step 3
Soak dried mushrooms till softened. Drain and squeeze dry. Then coarsely dice the mushrooms.
* Step 4
Next, soak preserved turnip to remove its saltiness. Then dice into small pieces.
* Step 5
Then finely chop shallots and garlic.
* Step 6
Lastly, cut meat into small cubes. And we're ready to make the yam cake.
* Step 7
First, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Then fry shallots and garlic until they become aromatic.
* Step 8
Add in chopped dried shrimp and fry till fragrant. Next add diced shiitake mushrooms and preserved turnips. Continue to stir-fry until well combined.
* Step 9
Next, add in the meat and fry till just cooked.
* Step 10
Then, toss in the cubed yam and fry until it's about to brown.
* Step 11
Next, sprinkle in the seasonings and stir well to combine.
* Step 12
In a separate bowl, mix well rice flour, wheat starch, all-purpose flour, tapioca flour and water. Stir until it forms a smooth and runny batter.
* Step 13
Using a strainer, add the batter into the wok slowly.
* Step 14
Stir continuously over low heat. As the batter starts to thicken, turn off the heat.
* Step 15
Meanwhile grease a steaming tray.
* Step 16
Pour in the yam mixture. Press it down with a spatula to smoothen the top.
* Step 17
Bring water in the steamer to a boil and place the steaming tray over it.
* Step 18
Steam over high heat for 45 minutes, or until cooked. Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the cake. When cake is cooked, the skewer will come out clean.
* Step 19
Remove from steamer and leave to cool.
* Step 20
Yam cake can be prepared a day earlier. Keep in the refrigerator and re-steamed when needed. Then only garnish with the condiments when its time to serve. This way, it makes hosting a party having yam cake on your menu easier. The cake can be stored in refrigerator for up to a week. Let cool the yam cake. Then cut into thick slices, pan-fry until both sides turn golden and serve with some chilli sauce.
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yampeeled and cubed
dried shrimpssoaked and chopped
dried shiitake mushroomssoaked and diced
preserved turniptai tau choy, soaked and chopped
garlic minced
shallots minced
meatcubed
rice floursifted
all-purpose floursifted
Tapioca floursifted
wheat starchtang mein flour, sifted
Salt
ground white pepper
chicken stock granules
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Fried shallotssee Crispy Fried Shallots recipe
Spring onion,chopped
red chillichopped
white sesame seedstoasted
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