Pan-fried daikon cakes and shrimp dim sum
Pan-fried daikon cakes and shrimp dim sum are two delicious and popular Chinese dishes. Daikon cakes are made from grated daikon radish mixed with rice flour and various seasonings, then pan-fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Shrimp dim sum, on the other hand, are dumplings filled with minced shrimp and sometimes other ingredients, then steamed or pan-fried. Both dishes are flavorful and make for a tasty and satisfying meal or snack.
Ingredients
Pan-fried Daikon Cakes:
- 1 large daikon radish peeled and grated
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for pan-frying
Shrimp Dim Sum:
- 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup water chestnuts chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for pan-frying
Instructions
Pan-fried Daikon Cakes:
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated daikon radish, rice flour, cornstarch, water, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat some vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Scoop a spoonful of the daikon mixture and place it in the pan, flattening it slightly to form a patty.
- Cook the daikon cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the pan-fried daikon cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Shrimp Dim Sum:
- In a food processor, pulse the shrimp until finely chopped.
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped shrimp, water chestnuts, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Place a spoonful of the shrimp mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper. Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it in half to form a dumpling, pressing the edges to seal.
- Heat some vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Place the shrimp dumplings in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the shrimp dim sum hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy your homemade pan-fried daikon cakes and shrimp dim sum!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The preparation time and cook time for pan-fried daikon cakes and shrimp dim sum may vary slightly depending on your cooking skills and kitchen setup. Here is a rough estimate:
Pan-fried Daikon Cakes:
Preparation time: 15-20 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes Shrimp Dim Sum: Preparation time: 20-25 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Please keep in mind that these times are approximate and may vary.
Cook time: 15-20 minutes Shrimp Dim Sum: Preparation time: 20-25 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes Please keep in mind that these times are approximate and may vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 47g (16%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 2g (3%)Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 274mg (12%)Potassium: 295mg (8%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 90IU (2%)Vitamin C: 22mg (27%)Calcium: 41mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
