CLASSIC Chinese Turnip Cake (ft. my Chinese Grandma)
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- Hey Everyone, in this video we make Chinese Turnip Cake (Lo Bak Go 萝卜糕).
You commonly find it in Chinese Dim Sum Restaurants and in Southern Chinese cuisine.
As you can see my “popo” likes to do everything by feel using a mug lol so the rough recipe is below.
Ingredients:
2 large daikon peeled (2lbs)
1 cup of rice flour
2 tbsp of wheat starch or corn starch
1 cup of water
salt
white pepper
4 Chinese sausages
scallions (optional)
Procedure:
Dice your Chinese sausage and peel the skin off of it if you choose. Saute it in a saucepan for roughly 5 min on low heat. You don't have to add oil or brown it. You just want to open up the flavors.
Use a cheese grater to grate the daikon If you can't grate the entire piece, you can cut it into small pieces. Then add the daikon to a large pot with 1 cup of water and 1 pinch of salt, cover it and boil for 20-30 min. Then set it to the side to cool. The daikon will break down and become soft in texture.
Then in a large bowl, measure out 1 cup of rice flour, 2 tbsp of wheat starch, a pinch of salt, a pinch of white pepper, and a half cup of the water that you cooked the daikon in (if you don't have enough water, use regular warm water) and mix together. The daikon should be warm at this stage. It should look like glue but you should still be able to stir it. When the mixture is incorporated add 2 cups of cooked turnip and roughly 1/4 cup of Chinese sausage. You can add more if you like.
Once incorporated add the mixture to a greased pan and steam for 1 hour. 30 min into the cooking process, take the lid off and replenish the water at the bottom if necessary. When it's ready the turnip cake should not stick when you put a chopstick in it to pierce it.
You can enjoy it right away. Or let it sit overnight and pan-fry it with a little bit of oil the next day. That's how they do it at the Dim Sum Restaurants.
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My parents spoke the same dialect as your popo. I actually can understand what she is speaking and I feel so proud. This keeps my parents alive in my heart!
I'm glad this brings back nice memories. Sending you good vibes :)
I'm part Chinese, very diluted, but had Chinese godparents. This video has brought back so many wonderful memories. Ur grandma is a precious jewel.
Please make as many videos featuring her as possible.
Thank you for these happy memories.
I'm so happy this brings you back some great memories. You know what when I was younger I did not value my Chinese culture or my grandma. I'm so happy I have the opportunity to learn from her now and share. All the best to you and your family! I'll be posting more videos :)
Love you and your Po Po. Authentic chinese cooking. Love how you embrace your Chinese heritage.
I'm starting too
Hi Michael, I am portuguese living in Lisbon-Portugal. I grew up in Macau, so I can speak cantonease fluently and also love and cook myself many chinese dishes, manly cantonese ones. Watching your grandma mixing cantonese and english really makes me feel nostalgic and happy.
I am making my Lo Bak Go or Lo Pak Ko today and searching for some easy recipe I found your. A big kiss to your grandma and thank you for this video. Isaías Rosário
Hey Isaias, your background is very interesting! I still have yet to visit Macau and Portugal. I feel like you mix cantonese and Portuguese so I'm curious as to what you ate frequently growing up. "Macanese Food" Thanks my popo recipe is very home style, it's different everything and she makes it by feel thats what cooking is all about. I wish you and your family well! - Michael
I like watching you interact with 👵, so warm🥰
Thanks Elaine! :)
Your grandma is so pure 🥰 keep her safe!
Ada Gee you are absolutely right, thank you - Michael
I've just found your video and I just love your Popo❤❤
Thank you so much, wishing you well!
Michael, I’ve seen many versions of Lo Bak Go, and I find Popo’s the most common sense and easiest to follow ❣️
My parents were Toisanese and I adore your interaction with your delightful Popo!
She is precious!!! You, my friend is very lucky …food is LOVE in Chinese family (we have difficulty expressing love;-)💞
Ahhh I see. My Grandfather was from Toisan. My Popo learned Toisan with him. Popo has the real homestyle way that maybe will come out different each time lol. Have a nice weekend!
Some people call it white radish. My mother used to make it. She added Chinese sausage and dried shrimp. Everybody used to make turnip cake and taro cake, usually in several batches which they would share with friends and relatives.
I can see the happy vision in my mind now. Every-time we make it, it comes out different
It’s great to see someone who has kept to their roots and understand/speak the language of their heritage. This makes me miss my grandparents especially listening to their teachings and advice. Look after this precious lady as I’m sure you will, thanks for sharing. Love her sense of humour too 🥰
Thanks Angie for your kind words! All the best to you and your family! I fortunate to have Popo Ana realized it’s not too late to learn
Love both you and your grandma 😍
:) happy holidays!
I love her sense of humor! Reminds me of my grandmas too.
Also, hearing her speak Canto is very comforting.
That's awesome! No recipe just feeling right. All the best to you and your family!
@@MichaelNicastro All feeling or like 1 cup of this very specific cup (which is never a real cup, it’s like some random glass)
Happy early lunar new year to you!
@@jessicalim4755 LOL Yeah! Cup, spoon, Chopsticks...that's all. Happy New Year to you and your family!
@@MichaelNicastro no q1
Your grandma reminds me of my mom. Keep her safe and take good care of her and love her a lot .
Thanks Catherine for your message! Happy lunar new year! And all the best to you and your family
Pau Pau is awesome! She reminds me of my wife’s grandma. Her kitchen was just the same where there was little to no counter space.
Lol thanks for your message Jackson. I’m lucky to have Paupau ;). Wishing you and your family a happy lunar new year
Very nice 👍! Reminds me of my mom and when she made this...
That’s great! It’s amazing how one dish can bring back feelings for different people.
This is my favorite dish. My mother used to make it for me and it makes my heart happy to see your PoPo making this.
Awesome! Wishing you and your family the best.
You are so lucky your paw paw is still alive. Can you video her telling stories of her life as a young girl. More Cantonese speaking please 😊
Thanks Kevin! I appreciate it. Happy lunar new year to you and your family.
I made a video with my mom and paw paw a while back talking about the generational stories. I think you may relate ua-cam.com/video/WXqEO552p4A/v-deo.html
Reminds me of my Popo .. who I miss so much. I love her steaming pan m.. I need to get one of those
I'm glad this brought back positive memories. Yes, a steaming pan is essential! - Michael
Please continue to post videos cooking with your popo! As a first gen ABC I miss these Chinese recipes so much. I tried looking online and a lot of recipes are Westernized and use a bunch of ingredients, I remember how simple cooking was at home and everything was done by eyeball though years of trial and error by our grandparents and parents.
Lisa, I hear you I will! You know growing up I did not really embrace the Chinese culture being mixed but now I'm fortunate enough to have the opportunity to learn more through connecting with my grandma and the food - Michael
i like po po and you together, makes a great team!
Love your grandma - so cute! How did she learn English? Her ability to understand and respond is impressive.
Thank you! Yeah she ran a laundry in a non Chinese community in Long Island. On the other hand my chinese is bad lol
So great watching you interact with your popo. Makes me miss my grandma. Going to try her recipe tonight but with the dried shrimp. 😄
Hey Stephanie, thanks for your comment it's heartwarming to know that you enjoyed watching this and it reminds you of your grandma. Let me know how it comes out with the dried shrimp. I like it better pan-fried later on like they do in the dim sum places. Wishing you and your family the best.
So i tried the entire way you and popo made it. It was amazing! Made 2 pans and one disappeared within hours of making it! So glad to be able to learn how to make this! My popo was never able to teach me by the time I wanted to learn. Thank you so much again ❤
@@ladycrx1 Hey Stephanie thanks so much for your message. It warms my heart! I'm glad you were able to make the recipe great despite the limited directions lol. Yeah you know when I was younger, I was not fond of embracing Chinese culture and my grandma. As I got older I realized the importance of it. Food was a big positive driver for me. I'm happy that I still have the opportunity to learn from my popo and share it with you. Happy New Year!!! - Michael
My popo measured like your popo does, with a mug/cup. So it was perfect, it's how I learned to cook and the only way I know how. Gong hei fat choy! Sun neen fai lok! (Tried replying like you do, failed lol)
You and your Por Por are SO cute working together in the kitchen! 🥰 You remind me of my nephew, but he doesn’t understand or speak as much Chinese as you do (we mainly speak Hakka, but my parents and my oldest sister speak Cantonese). Thanks for sharing this “recipe” - I will have to try it one day! 😬
Wish you and your family the best. No I'm still learning :). When I was your nephews age I spoke 0 Chinese so I'm sure in time :). Happy New Year
@@MichaelNicastro My nephew is in his 20s 😁, but yes he may want to learn one day! 🤞🏼 Hope you and your family had a wonderful Lunar New Year! 🐅
Your popo is such a sweetie, make me miss mine🥰 I'm going to try and make this turnip cake.
Happy new year! I’m glad this brings back good memories. Let me know how it comes out. Wishing you and your family the best
Your PoPo is the cutest❤️
Thanks Karen, Happy New Year to you and your family
Mike, your POPO must be loving you so much
Yeah she does, and she raised me during childhood. So we have a special connection.
Thank you for posting this! I'm mixed too, and your popo reminds me so much of my own, especially when you're talking to her in English, and she's talking back in Cantonese! It really took me back. She seems like such a sweet lady. Plus, I was here researching how to make this, and seeing how someone actually makes it in a home kitchen was super helpful.
Hey Jessica thanks for your comment! It’s nice to know that you resonate with my experiences. When I was younger I was not interested in the language and traditions. Now I’m lucky that I have the chance. I wish you and your family the best during these times - Michael
I dont usually comment, but I love the interactions you have with your grandma! Also thanks for the recipe! I gotta give it a try :)
Thanks Andy! All the best to you and your family! - Michael
Same here! I don’t usually comment but I just have to. I love your grandma!
Your grandma is the sweetest!
Miich Styles she is
Great recipe! Your popo rocks. It's so wonderful you're capturing these special traditional recipes. What a pleasant surprise to stumble upon your content. I'm going to check out your other videos. 😊👍
Thanks M, I appreciate it! I used to not value the time I spend with my popo but now I have the chance and I'm happy to share it. Wish you and your family the best - Michael.
I love your grandma!!! Sorry but she steals the show! :)
It's all good I know! Thanks for watching :)
I use to use a grater, but so much faster in a food processor. Love your grandma, miss mine!
Food Processor is a good idea ~ Will try that - Michael
So cute 😂
I come to your channel to watch popo jing fan & also when I wanna practice my Cantonese (thank u)
I'm glad. You know cooking with her has been the impetus to make me try to learn more Cantonese :)
Im looking for this recipe thanks its help me....
You're welcome, it's not really a recipe as you can see, it's more of a feel according to my grandma lol.
My favourite too. But I prefer it pan fried.
Me too!
Mouse tail😆😅😂😂😂
Get her to make you some taro ( woo tau) cake, just as good as turnip cake.
Hey Jody, yes she has made that in the past! I like that better actually! Which one do you like? Do you make that?
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️the instructions given in cups and spoons nstead of grams!
Haha, I'm glad you appreciate the realness of that. It's a feeling, not a science.
oh my goodness I love watching yall on tik tok!
Thanks we are coming out with me!
i love your grandma
kelly thank you Kelly!
I like it better if you fry them until golden brown
Me too :)
Ahhh, you should have let it cooled down and pan fried it for optimal yumminess.
Agreed ;)
I will try the mouse tail metod of measurement hahahaha
Haha yes if there is a better method, let me know :)
Great recipe. No measurements. Throw all in.
That’s right! She knows
Sometimes it’s good sometimes it’s not lol
How about Cantonese language lessons?
Hey Marcia I don't think I'm qualified to teach Lol. I do follow and take private lessons with Gloria. She is one of the few Cantonese language teachers. Check out her channel if you are interested ua-cam.com/users/DopeChinesewithGloria
Make 3-cup chicken
I love 3 cup of chicken! I'll have to put that on the menu