Taro Pudding Cake (Wu Tao Go) Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 c. Taro cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 1Â 3/4 c. Chicken broth
- 1 c. Swansdown cake flour (no substitute)
- 1/2 c. Pork butt, mince fine
- 1/3 c. Chinese sausage or possibly cooked ham, chopped
- 1/4 c. Dry shrimp, soak & mince
- 2 Tbsp. Salted turnips, chopped
- 1/2 c. Green onions, minced
- 1/2 c. Chinese parsley (cilentro) minced
- 1/2 tsp Five spice pwdr
- 1/4 tsp White pepper
- 4 tsp Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
Directions
- PREPARATION: Soak dry shrimp for 1/2 hour before mincing. Reserve 1 tbsp. each of the minced green onions and Chinese parsley for topping.
- Heat 2 teaspoon oil and stir fry pork, sausage, shrimp and salted turnips with the remaining green onions and parsley. Add in five spice pwdr, white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside. To make batter, stir fry taro cubes in 2 teaspoon oil. Add in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 c. chicken broth. Cover and simmer for 10-15 min or possibly till taro is soft.
- Meanwhile, mix cake flour with 11/4 c. chicken broth. When taro is done, add in to batter, including whatever amount of liquid is left in the taro. Finally add in the meat mix. Stir to mix well. COOKING: Pour batter into a 9 inch cake pan. Set in steamer and bring water to a boil.
- Cover. Turn heat down to simmer and steam for 1/2 hour. Insert toothpick in center. If it comes out clean, it is done. Garnish with reserved onions and parsley. C ool to lukewarm or possibly room temperature before serving. DO AHEAD NOTES: Wu Tao Go can be cooked ahead and refrigerated for several days or possibly frzn. Since the pudding cake is eaten at room temperature, merely thaw cake out and hot to room temperature.
- COMMENTS: You can cut into wedges or possibly diamond shapes for a delicious luncheon dish. For hors d'oeuvres, cut in small squares and be prepared for rave reviews! It will be one of the most unusual and delicious snacks you'll ever serve. This makes ideal picnic food too.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 903g | |
| Calories 877 | |
| Calories from Fat 467 | 53% |
| Total Fat 52.18g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat 12.55g | 50% |
| Trans Fat 0.76g | |
| Cholesterol 197mg | 66% |
| Sodium 3752mg | 156% |
| Potassium 2213mg | 63% |
| Total Carbs 54.49g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.8g | 36% |
| Sugars 2.4g | 2% |
| Protein 46.53g | 74% |
