👨‍🍳 Fremgangsmåde

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   In a large bowl, combine the shredded daikon radish with salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Squeezing out the moisture is crucial for achieving a good texture.
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   In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper until smooth.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.
3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced Chinese sausage, and sauté until the sausage is slightly rendered and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Rendering the sausage releases its flavorful fat.
4. 4

   Add the chopped dried shrimp and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Don't overcook the dried shrimp, or they can become tough.
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   Add the squeezed daikon radish to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes to combine with the other ingredients.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: This step helps to slightly cook the radish.
6. 6

   Pour the flour mixture into the wok with the radish mixture. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens into a cohesive dough-like consistency.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Keep stirring to prevent the bottom from burning.
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   Transfer the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch square pan or a similar-sized rectangular pan. Press down firmly and evenly to create a compact layer.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Using a greased pan prevents sticking.
8. 8

   Steam the pan over high heat for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Ensure your steamer has enough water and maintain high heat throughout.
9. 9

   Let the steamed turnip cake cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, invert it onto a cutting board and cut into desired shapes (squares or rectangles).

   💡 Professionelle Tips: Cooling is essential for the cake to firm up, making it easier to slice.
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    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the turnip cake slices until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

    💡 Professionelle Tips: Don't overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
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    Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot.

    💡 Professionelle Tips: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, chili oil, or a mixture of both.