Taro cake

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the ingredients;

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Dice the shiitake mushrooms and taro, and smash and mince the garlic.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add pepper and mix well;

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Add shiitake mushrooms and bacon and stir-fry until fragrant;

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add taro chunks and dried shrimp, stir-fry evenly;

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add salt and stir-fry evenly;

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add 650 ml of water and mix well;

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and cook until the taro is cooked through.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   While the taro is cooking, mix 600 ml of water with 400 g of glutinous rice flour to make a rice paste;

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Stir until there is no dry powder;

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    After cooking the taro into starch, pour in the starch slurry;

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Quickly stir until well mixed, then turn off the heat.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Take 2 8-inch cake molds and coat them evenly with a layer of cooking oil;

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Divide the mixed taro cake batter into two molds and press them down slightly;

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Cover with aluminum foil and place in the steamer in 2 layers;

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Once the water boils, turn to medium heat and steam for 50 to 60 minutes.

    

17. 17

    Step 17

    After cooking, place them on a cooling rack to cool.

    

18. 18

    Step 18

    After it has completely cooled, cut it into pieces and plate it.