Taro Cake (Extra Taro Version)

Name: Taro Cake (Extra Taro Version)
Yield: Two 8-inch rectangular pans
Ingredients: Taro, 1 1/3 lbs (600 grams); Rice flour, 1 1/4 cups (150 grams); Dried shrimp, 2 1/2 oz (70 grams); Dried scallops, 2 3/4 oz (80 grams, about 6 large pieces); 8 cloves Shallots,; Water, 3 1/3 cups (800 ml); Salt and ground pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon Five-spice powder,; 1/2 cube Chicken bouillon cube,

CoCi媽廚房 @coci_moms_kitchen

Because my family doesn't like Chinese sausage or cured meat, I only use dried shrimp and dried scallops. Also, since my family loves taro, I use a larger amount. About one-third of the taro melts into the batter during cooking, so every bite is full of soft taro flavor.

CoCi媽廚房 @coci_moms_kitchen

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Ingredients

Two 8-inch rectangular pans

Taro, 1 1/3 lbs (600 grams)
Rice flour, 1 1/4 cups (150 grams)
Dried shrimp, 2 1/2 oz (70 grams)
Dried scallops, 2 3/4 oz (80 grams, about 6 large pieces)
8 clovesShallots,
Water, 3 1/3 cups (800 ml)
Seasonings:
Salt and ground pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoonFive-spice powder,
1/2 cubeChicken bouillon cube,

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Steps

1

Soak the dried scallops overnight. Peel and wash the taro, then cut into small cubes and set aside. Soak the dried shrimp in water until softened and set aside. Slice the shallots and set aside. Chop the green onions and set aside.
2

Heat oil in a wok and sauté the sliced shallots until fragrant. Add the dried shrimp and dried scallops, stir-fry until aromatic, then remove about 1/4 of the mixture and set aside.
3

Add the taro cubes to the wok and pan-fry until both sides are golden. Add the seasonings and 2 cups (500 ml) of water, along with the remaining ingredients, and cook for a few minutes. Turn off the heat.
4

Mix the rice flour with 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) of water until smooth with no lumps.
5

Pour the rice flour mixture into the wok and stir until it thickens into a batter.
6

Transfer the batter to a greased rectangular pan. Sprinkle the reserved dried shrimp mixture on top. Steam over boiling water for about 40 minutes. Remove and top with chopped green onions.
7

Done! Enjoy.