INTERNATIONAL RADISH CAKE

Radishes are considered a super food in Chinese medicine. They are known to prevent cancer, reduce inflammation, strengthen the respiratory and immune system, facilitate weight loss, improve bowel function, reduce risk of heart disease, regulate blood pressure and hormones and strengthen bones.

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Yields1 Serving
 1 1/2 cups Warm water
 1 tbsp Salt
 1 tbsp Mushroom powder
 1 ½ tbsp Oil
 1 ½ lbs Rice flour-non glutenous
 2 cups Daikon radish, grated
 ¼ cup Dried shrimp, reconstituted and finely chopped (optional)
 2 Scallions, chopped
  cup of raw peanuts, walnuts or pine nuts
 Optional: dd cilantro, ham or gree olives
1

Fill a large steamer pot with water and bring to a boil.

2

Oil bottom and sides of a loaf sized pan.

3

In a large bowl add the water, salt and mushroom seasoning.
Next add the flour, radish, shrimp, scallions and peanuts.

4

Mix using your hands.

Radish

5

Taste the mixture and add more salt if needed.

6

Pour mixture into your pan and place in the double steamer.

7

Steam for 1 1/2 hours. Make sure there is enough water in the steamer throughout the cooking time.

8

Remove from heat and cool.

9

When you are ready to eat, cut, fry in oil and serve.

10

Tip: Some radishes contain more water than others. After you chop the radish add some additional salt to extract water. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes.

Tip 2: Gradually add the water to determine consistency preferred.

11

Note: This flour comes in a red bag.

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Ingredients

 1 1/2 cups Warm water
 1 tbsp Salt
 1 tbsp Mushroom powder
 1 ½ tbsp Oil
 1 ½ lbs Rice flour-non glutenous
 2 cups Daikon radish, grated
 ¼ cup Dried shrimp, reconstituted and finely chopped (optional)
 2 Scallions, chopped
  cup of raw peanuts, walnuts or pine nuts
 Optional: dd cilantro, ham or gree olives

Directions

1

Fill a large steamer pot with water and bring to a boil.

2

Oil bottom and sides of a loaf sized pan.

3

In a large bowl add the water, salt and mushroom seasoning.
Next add the flour, radish, shrimp, scallions and peanuts.

4

Mix using your hands.

Radish

5

Taste the mixture and add more salt if needed.

6

Pour mixture into your pan and place in the double steamer.

7

Steam for 1 1/2 hours. Make sure there is enough water in the steamer throughout the cooking time.

8

Remove from heat and cool.

9

When you are ready to eat, cut, fry in oil and serve.

10

Tip: Some radishes contain more water than others. After you chop the radish add some additional salt to extract water. Allow to sit 5-10 minutes.

Tip 2: Gradually add the water to determine consistency preferred.

11

Note: This flour comes in a red bag.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RADISH CAKE