You won't be able to GOU BAK after this Turnip Cake Recipe (Chinese Lo Bak Gou)

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LEARN HOW TO MAKE THIS CHINESE DIM SUM FAVOURITE - LO BAK GOU (TURNIP CAKES)!
LAY HO LAY HO indeed today! Talk about a childhood favourite, this popular dim sum dish will surely turn your home kitchen into a fancy restaurant. Join me in this episode and learn how to make an easy Chinese style turnip cake recipe (lo bak gou). Let's begin
Ingredients:
1lb shredded lo bak (or Japanese daikon)
7-8 dried shiitakes (rehydrated)
3 sticks green onion
1 cup rice flour
1 tsp cane sugar
pinch of salt
2 cups water
3 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp black vinegar
1 tbsp chili oil ( • Most addictive Red Chi... )
1 tsp white sesame seeds
Directions:
1. Peel the lo bak and shred into a bowl
2. Squeeze out the liquid from the rehydrated shiitakes. Then, carefully remove the stalks to discard. Chop the shiitakes into small cubes
3. Finely chop the green onions and set aside a little bit for garnish
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rice flour, cane sugar, salt, and 2 cups of water
5. Grease a 10 inch baking dish with a drizzle of avocado oil. Preheat the oven to 350F
6. Heat up a nonstick pan to medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of avocado oil followed by the shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for 2-3min
7. Add the green onions and sauté for about 1min. Add the shredded lo bak and sauté until the lo bak is fully cooked and tender, around 7-8min
8. Give the batter a stir and pour into the pan. Stir and cook for about 2-3min. The batter will become quite thick
9. Transfer the mixture onto the greased baking dish. Use a spatula to flatten the mixture using the dish as a mould. Then, cover the pan and bake for 25min
10. In the meantime, make the sauce by combining together the soy sauce, black vinegar, and chili oil
11. Allow the turnip cake to cool uncovered for about 5-8min. Then, use a spatula to carefully release it from the baking dish. Gently cut the turnip cake into 6 squares
12. Heat up a nonstick pan to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp avocado oil followed by the turnip cakes and sear for about 3-4min
13. Carefully flip the turnip cakes and sear for another 3-4min. Plate the cakes, garnish with green onions, white sesame seeds, and pour over the sauce to serve
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Hong Kong born Canadian, Wil Yeung is an international photographer, filmmaker, entrepreneur, violinist, and KZbin chef. He immigrated to Canada when he was a young boy carrying with him his ability to speak Cantonese and some broken English. Much of his culinary aspirations stem from his background in the visual and musical art spaces. Whether you're plant based or plant based curious, Wil believes that learning how to make food can really change your life and of those around you.
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[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

LAY HO MA indeed today 👋🏻 I hope you’ll absolutely love this popular classic. Btw if you’re new to the channel, welcome! Be sure to pick up your free ebook that has 5 super easy plantbased recipes to help you get started with cooking today www.yeungmancooking.com 🥳

[@peacetoall1201]

Hi there .. my sons and I really enjoy your cooking .. we even have 2 of your cookbooks. This recipe looks really delicious, but may I ask if we can substitute something else for the mushrooms?

[@vinitapanjabi7061]

Thank you for sharing this vegan recipe usually theirs dried shrimp or pork i m so tempted will try to make it this evening👍especially since i miss my Hong Kong alot😔😔😔

[@rodriguesmareille1062]

Subscribed and got the free ebook thanks 😊 will surely try cooking them.

[@grovermartin6874]

@@vinitapanjabi7061 We all miss your Hong Kong.😥

[@zeanjinsan]

Lay Ho Ma Will! Thanx for your books and unlimited yummo vegan preps!!!What's your take on using an alternative flour for these Daikon Cakes? ( ie: almond?) Thanx for your feedback. 😋☮️💫

[@jasonreid611]

I don’t often comment but watching the channel has really help introduce some additional vegetarian meals into our weekly plan…appreciate the videos. 🇨🇦

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Happy we are cooking together 🥳🙌🏻 Keep well

[@antcullimore3550]

Hi Wil. Your book "Cook with Confidence" arrived in Tasmania yesterday. It has been read, first recipes selected and the few things we don't have in the cupboard will be purchased during our next trip to Launceston. Then we will begin by making Chili Oil. Thank you for the Channel and Thank You for the writing the book. Oh yes, Turnip Cake will be included in our recipe list once our turnips are big enough !

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

🥳🙌🏻 So exciting that it arrived! Looking forward to hearing which recipes you try and how you like them 😊

[@giselafiege7169]

The way you describe your creations, is part of what makes all your recipes desirable to make! Never had anything like this and I’m excited to try this, so curious how the mushrooms taste with sweetness. Aloha 🌺

[@perrielynn7837]

Oh my that looks delicious! Can’t wait to get to the market to get the Daikon root! ONCE AGAIN, thank you for changing up our boring menus!!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@baconbap]

I love how you respect food and treat it like it is life...

[@louiseguerin7142]

I was so happy to find this video. Most of the turnip cake sold around here has dried shrimp in it. While a few restaurants have a vegetarian version, it's not always as tasty as the original. This looks amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@barbarachaninspired]

Yum! I love lo bak go! My grandma used to steam it; I’m eager to try baking it like you do. Will be growing daikon again this year-for soup and lo bak go! 😋

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Yummm! 👨🏻‍🍳🙌🏻

[@MegaZen01]

Do you steam it whole, or small portions? How much time does it take to steam? Also, do you traditionally sear/fry it in oil or can you have it just steamed?

[@viralnorn9173]

I am excited to try your baked version of these! When I made them in the past I used a lot more dishes and went to a lot of extra trouble setting up a method to steam the cake. Thank you!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@7AMDG7]

I really like your videos. I like the way you explain while you demonstrate. And I like the way the music is not too loud.

[@jazzy_taste]

So useful, well explained and appetising recipe!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@naturesweety]

OMG I LOVE turnip cakes!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us, I am going to be making these soon! ❤

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@Nikki-ec1zb]

Another great recipe with some of my favorite ingredients - diakon, mushroom and chili oil? Yes please 😍

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@VeganDoris]

Looks so yummy! I love how you make vegan versions of our childhood favorites!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@devianzaconiglia]

Gluten free recipes! I'm gonna try it for sure

[@carolinalomeli9128]

Another great recipe, thank you! Congratulations on 700K subscribers! 1 million is around the corner. 🤗

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@xdorothy]

Been waiting for this recipe! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try it!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

👨🏻‍🍳🙌🏻🥳

[@dongillette]

Made this for my wife's birthday and it turned out perfectly. What really cracks me up about Wil's recipes is that he always introduces them as "easy" and "simple" with "not a lot of ingredients." Maybe for him, but for ME, it's a different story! 😂

[@simeonellinger2064]

So much this.

[@louleloup2607]

Also, "easy ingredients" - lol, I don't have access to black vinegar or rice starch.

[@maverickattacks7414]

Cheers for making this for your wife! You're right it's not quite as easy/simple as he describes it, but you tackled it anyways which is fantastic. I love this dish.

[@siamese117]

Delicious! What an amazing way to use daikon radish 😋

[@scwheeler24]

Oh my goodness my son made this for me when he came over. So delicious! I’m glad he left it all with me 😊

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@helentsang2398]

never thought it is so easy to make and taste so delicious!! :)

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@nungibulik]

Such humble ingredients yet a very mouthwatering result. Must try.

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@s.maskell7134]

This is one of my favourite dishes! And the chili oil is a fantastic touch.

[@VeganDoris]

I made this and it was awesome! I got lazy with the sauce and just used soy sauce & chili oil, which is what I usually put on it at my favorite vegetarian dim sum restaurant. A lot of work, but sooo delicious!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@Myhappygut]

Wonderfully Reciepe. I'm trying it right now.Thank you !❤

[@Yui0048]

I used to eat this and it was so yummy I didn't know how it was made of until I watched this video, thanks Yeung lau si, now I can finally make this

[@suesmith3914]

Hi Will wow looking so good I must try it I love Daikon I have made daikon soup with bean threads plus my x-tra hot sauce yum! Thank you Will for sharing this delicious recipe with us on line Blessings

[@VidyaCAli]

Beautiful as always ❤️ I haven't been watching your videos as I am on vacation. So excited as most of your spices I can get here in London. Excited to finally be able to cook your food...with confidence🤗

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@leleety21]

I love when you have a recipe I'm craving because I know you MEAN BUSINESS and never disappoint

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@irinapopa6245]

Super ! Felicitări . Te urmăresc cu plăcere și gătesc din retete ,îmi place felul sănătos de a găti ! Mulțumesc !

[@AjniraBloom]

One of my all-time-favorite dim sum dishes. Must try yours!

[@moniquechu214]

These are so good!!! My daughter Made them tonight! She’s 15! , your recipe is so simple and delicious 🤤 Thanks 🙏

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

🥳🥳🥳 Amazing! Happy to be cooking together

[@mgm8675]

Yummmmmm!!! I have got my husband watching you now! He wants turmeric rice tonight! Ooooo I have some daikon in the fridge! Going to have to make this with the rice tonight!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@connierivers1144]

Lo Bak Gua sounds SO much better than “turnip cakes”! Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you so much for helping me make delicious vegan (2 years🤗) meals.

[@alysoncocking1236]

I was thinking that daikon sounds so much better than turnip.

[@蛋與妹妹的生活扎記]

Lo Bak Gua???? Seriously????

[@grovermartin6874]

@@alysoncocking1236 Everywhere I've lived, they've been called "daikon radish," rather than "turnip," which is related to Swedes/rutabagas, cabbage-y. Maybe radishes and turnips are related, too?

[@Michaelkaydee]

You're such a clean and precise cook...

[@ninimoulder366]

Wow a Turnip cake with 🍄 mushrooms? It has to be good and healthy don't forget the 🌶 chili oil. Wil's masterpiece. 😍

[@siutan6315]

Omg I’m going to try this tomorrow … l used to steamed mine and the steam always turned my kitchen into a sauna . Baking it is much better way . Thanks ! 👍👍👍

[@judywebster7850]

Finally made this vegan turnip cake without the dried shrimp which I am so used to eating in Singapore, but hard to find in England. You're right, the sauce is definitely needed to make up for the blandness of the turnip cake but boy, did we enjoy it! Thank you so much!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

🙌🏻😁 So great to hear you enjoyed!

[@michellepeacock1570]

Lovely, wanting voo tow instead, perfect solution. Thank you!

[@michellepeacock1570]

Couldn't wait for it to cool, so delicious. Added macadamia nut because no water chestnut, chopped, cilantro. Thank you! 😊

[@ondrejhronec9220]

OMG this really surprised me 🤩 it looks so good I have munchies! Yummy 😋

[@rosaelviraglasl2793]

Thank you all your recipes are great 👌👍

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@michaelnicola5210]

Bought daikon today! Iv3 been looking for an easy recipe for this for a very long time. Can’t wait. Thank You

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@finnwiggles28]

Yummy, Yummy-YUM. Waiting for my cookbook in the mail. SO excited for this weekend's meals!!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@FataLenora]

I miss Dim Sum ...thank you for this!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@mikigosli2873]

I prepared it now and combined it with Soy sprouts/carrot juliennes and vegan chicken chunks. Very delicious but the next time I will eat it one day later, because I think the taste will be more intensive after a rest and the consistency will be better. I used some turnips, because I don't like radish so much.

[@amandawhite3851]

Cannot wait to try these! Looks so good. Thank you for sharing!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@candi9246]

Thanks for this recipe. Chive cake recipe coming soon?

[@mastershannonlaird6454]

International puns!! LOL !!! Don’t get enough of those.

[@joansmith6844]

Wow this is amazing - ty so much I am going to ( try) and make this as good as u .. luv ur videos keep them coming .. I’ve never had this before .. ever

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@vegan1372]

That’s really yummy looking dish You make it look so easy Will definitely make it once I can get to grocery store ! Thank you so much for inspiring us

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@channelldaniels594]

I want to try with cabbage,turnips i grew up with also purple.

[@mzoesp]

Wow this looks amazing

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@AntheaNairhappyA]

I am soooooo gonna try this, thank you so much for sharing 💯 ❤👍

[@AntheaNairhappyA]

Nay hoh and duo-jeh. Not only you have a calm voice, your instructions are so detailed which makes it easy for anyone interested to learn cooking. I'm not a vegetarian but I love a variety of vegetables in my cooking. Your recipes creates ideas in my daily cooking ♥️ ohh and your chilli oil, simply amazing 💯 yep, tried turnip cake yesterday and today to fry and impress my family 😉 Terima kasih in Bahasa Malaysia, thank you!!

[@2ancient2define97]

Looks delicious! This is on the menu this week for sure. Thanks.

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@sunrise6252]

Yum! One of my fave dim sum dishes!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@kathytoy5055]

They look delicious. Just an idea, how about a dim sum course to complement your sushi course? Just in case you have some free time.

[@connierivers1144]

Yes…great idea!

[@geetafarrow2010]

I've been following and trying your recipes.i love your cooking .today I did my stir-fry using one of your recipes..i would like to try this but my son does not like mushrooms. Can I use an alternative ? ❤️❤️❤️🌹🙏🙏❤️

[@ashierbourne9408]

Been busy so t am back.. looks yummy.

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@zlatanonkovic2424]

What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@liamtahaney713]

Gluten free too, great! Looks very nice.

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@ragytag]

It’s amazing…I only like daikon radish in two dishes: pickles or turnip cakes!!!! How is turnip cake so delish!!!!????

[@PursuingHeaven]

Thank you I was looking for a recipe that didn't steam and used the mushroom. Do you feel that baking instead of steaming changes the texture of the final product?

[@omegarae]

Thanks for recipe. Can you use fresh shiitakes too?

[@oursoulafamous8400]

Very good,thank you!🇬🇷❤👏👏👏

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@moniquechu214]

Can’t wait to make this!!! 😋😋😋 thanks for the easy recipe 💕👌

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@FriendsFamilyKitchen]

Delicious recipe 😋 Absolutely Mouth-watering 🤤 I definitely like your recipe. thanks for sharing this awesome cooking video. Plz stay connected dear friend ❤❤

[@richardedward123]

That reminds you of your childhood? Really? Wow! A can of ravioli reminds me of mine. LOL! Great video. Thanks for the hard work. 💙💜🤎

[@roryrosal9383]

That looks so yummy! Would certainly try cooking that...

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@ALehrer-s8f]

wow super yum

[@confdntwmn]

Thank you so much for this recipe. I love this dim sum food item and this recipe looks like it's easy to follow. Question: What type of paper do you use to cover the pan in the oven? Is it a steaming paper?

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

It is parchment paper 🙌🏻

[@noa.leshem]

never had this dish before and never used daikon before. tried it yesterday and it came out a bit too soft but I liked it a lot nontheless. I also added some carrots and fried bits of soya chunks with soy sauce.

[@dikshabaniya9341]

There are sooo many cantonese dishes I would love to request u to make....if only I knew their names!

[@darliskawhitaker1979]

That's Looks So Good Will 👍😋.

[@heartoflotus]

This looks so yummy! I love daikon. Thank you! 🙏

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

🙌🏻🥳

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

👍Interesting method, and very tasty looking cakes, but I was looking for a turnip recipe... Maybe the "turnips" my friend gave me are actually called something else, but they are definitely not radishes; they are purple and hard and they are starchy, like a potato or jicama, and kind of bitter too... Not sure what to do with them; any ideas? 😁

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

I would imagine them to work in this recipe 🙌🏻

[@taileelilliesee6832]

Cool that is my childhood food. Thanks for the recipe 😊

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

🤗🙌🏻👨🏻‍🍳

[@missmosvegankitchen8238]

I will be trying these!! Thanks Wil

[@missmosvegankitchen8238]

@@dinnerforonelilycooking4356 sorry, but it's kind of tacky to post this on here.

[@captrjd]

You managed to give me a hankering for turnips!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

😎🙌🏻

[@paulamoors]

Can you freeze the mushroom water and add it to your veggie stock?

[@louisea966]

wow, this looks great, i have been wanting to make this for a while but am a bit too lazy to be bothered with steaming it

[@adinaderoy-stouffer5724]

Will absolutely be making this!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@LAKSHMIANGELES]

SALUDOS! OH MY GOD WHAT A RECIPE!💥😋🍹🌟 MUCHAS GRACIAS🌺✌🏾💚🌺☮️💟🌺

[@zzing]

Would these work in place of crab cakes?

[@annsmith-reiser3362]

I have Hakueri turnips - wonder if I could sub them for Daikon?

[@pennysavedpennyearned]

could I use a different vegetable? potato, turnip, carrot? I have not found daikon anywhere.

[@m3bbas139]

Thank you for sharing its a great introduction to vegan food and also asian food that was completely intimidating for me.. one question is it possible to use normal red radish I can’t seem to find these ones

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Might be closer to turnip 🤔

[@m3bbas139]

@@YEUNGMANCOOKING will try it and get back to you :)

[@FITT4mh]

Hi Will, can we steam this instead of baking it? Thank you!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

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[@septemberkozicki7264]

May I substitute fresh shiiatake mushrooms for dried/ rehydrated with similar (ideal) results? I really want to try this recipe as organic as possible. Also, I think I can get more sauce on each delicious piece by not stacking, however, I like your presentation alot.

[@pattyrrell4624]

Hey Will! This looks amazing, I can’t wait to try it. Is there another name for black vinegar? I went to T&T market in Mississauga to find some and couldn’t figure out which vinegar is the one I should use. Is there a good substitute for the black vinegar, in case I can’t ever find it??

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Hmmm, they definitely should carry it, perhaps it was out of stock 🤷🏻‍♂️ I would imagine their online store to offer more selection.

[@mariabustillos9220]

Would you please do a video of how to make kimchi??

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

We do have an older episode 😎 Will have to keep this in mind for future updated recipes 👌🏻

[@mariabustillos9220]

@@YEUNGMANCOOKING I'll look for it, love your show! ❣️

[@richardwallace6313]

two word plays in one post: wow!

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

😎😏

[@Anne_mit__e]

Looks delicious! Is turnip / daikon similar to a European radish?

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

It sadly is not - most Asian supermarkets should carry daikon 🙌🏻

[@kamchan295]

I can’t find the baking temperature .

[@rochellek5327]

😋😋😋 dim sum 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 now we need some dumplings 😂😆🤣

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

🥟👨🏻‍🍳🙌🏻 yes! great combo

[@dbrown5443]

What if I cant find any dried or fresh shitake mushrooms? What Can I use as an alternative?

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Would be good with king oyster, oyster mushrooms or even what you have on hand 👨🏻‍🍳👌🏻

[@achalasharma8756]

Its easy to follow u

[@andrewsmith4701]

Hello will I’m making this today so you probably won’t get back to me in time but I’m wondering if this freeze’s at all so I may just try it probably before I colour it in a pan,if anyone knows if it will let us know thanks.

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

Hiya 🙋🏻‍♂️ We definitely tried freezing after cooking and it reheated really well 😎

[@andrewsmith4701]

@@YEUNGMANCOOKING thanks for getting back to me.I tried making them followed the recipe but it never worked after it came out of the oven it all looked good I tipped it out gently and it all fell apart.I have no idea what I did wrong it was so wet

[@kmodur1]

I made it , but unfortunately I did not find it tasty! I am Indian & love Daikon, but this dish needed other spices & I am not sure what. The other issue was that I only had chili oil as a sauce. I don’t think that was the main reason, but I find it required additional stimulants for my taste buds 😢 I have made other dishes by you such as your broccoli , chickpeas dish & loved it!

[@carmenramos6563]

Does anyone know if i can substitute chickpea flour for the rice flour?

[@roamsy]

I will make this! Do you ever try combining with other veggies? I was thinking Taro.

[@YEUNGMANCOOKING]

I have yet to do so and that sounds delicious 🙌🏻👨🏻‍🍳

[@roamsy]

@@YEUNGMANCOOKING Ill try both ways....