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Taro Cake Recipe (Wu Tao Gou)

A traditional Chinese dish made from taro root, often enjoyed during festivals.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Taro root peeled and diced
  • 100 g Rice flour
  • 50 g Cornstarch
  • 200 ml Water
  • 2 tablespoon Dried shrimp soaked and chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Chinese sausage diced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Steam the diced taro root until soft, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2. Mix rice flour, cornstarch, and water in a bowl to form a batter.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a pan, sauté dried shrimp and Chinese sausage until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add steamed taro, salt, and sugar to the pan, mix well.
  5. 5. Pour the batter into the pan, stir until thickened.
  6. 6. Transfer the mixture to a greased dish, steam for 40 minutes.
  7. 7. Let cool, then slice and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Taro Cake, Wu Tao Gou
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