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Guangdong · THE FOOD GUIDE

Pan-fried white radish and rice-flour cake

Turnip cake

萝卜糕

Luóbo gāo

This savoury Cantonese cake combines shredded white radish with rice flour. It is steamed to set, then often sliced and pan-fried. Despite the English name, the vegetable is daikon radish.

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The soft rice cake can be cut into small pieces and shared; check whether the version includes sausage, dried shrimp or a dipping sauce.

Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.

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How does it taste?

Savoury radish, with richer cured-meat or dried-shrimp notes in some versions.

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Texture
Soft centre; browned, crisp surfaces when pan-fried.

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Origin & regional roots

Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

About this regional connection

Guangdong: Guangdong association; not an exclusive origin claim.

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