Jul 14 2026

Turnip Cakes Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Made from a mixture of shredded daikon radish, flavored with meat and vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

For Cooking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Grate the daikon radish and turnip using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and twist to squeeze out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the grated daikon radish, turnip, ground pork, shredded carrots, minced garlic, green onions, salt, black pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add Binding Agents

    Add the all-purpose flour and the whole egg to the mixture. Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a thick batter.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Cook the Cakes

    Once the oil is hot, scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture into the skillet for each cake. Flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve hot with a dipping sauce of your choice.

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