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Chinese Steamed Yam Cake Recipe

Chinese Steamed Yam Cake Recipe

Yam Cake Recipe

Steamed yam cake (or taro cake) is a popular snack enjoyed by both Malaysians and Singaporeans alike. Our yam cake recipe is a healthy and vegan-friendly dish made of steamed yam, miso, fermented black bean paste and a flour batter. This dish is flavourful and very simple to make. There are also many versions of the traditional Chinese steamed yam cake, and you can top this cake with whatever toppings you prefer.

Meal: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese

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Yield: 8 servings


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 250g cubed yam
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 275g rice flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 475ml water
  • 2 tsp miso
  • 2 tsp fermented black bean paste
  • 1 tbsp water, to mix with the rice flour and cornstarch

For the toppings:

  • 1 stalk green onion, chopped
  • 2 red chillies, sliced

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick pan
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 tablespoon
  • Parchment paper
  • 1 8-inch round or square pan
  • 1 pot
  • 1 steamer rack

Yam Cake Recipe

Directions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan.
  • Saute the shallots until fragrant. Add in the garlic and saute until brown.
  • Add the yam cubes, Chinese five-spice powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir until the yam is soft.
  • Mix rice flour and cornstarch with 475ml of water in a large bowl. Stir well and make sure that there are no lumps of flour left in the mixture.
  • In a small bowl, mix in miso and black bean paste together with 1 tablespoon of water. Mix well.
  • When the yam cubes are cooked, lower the heat. Add in the rice flour mixture and miso mixture. Stir until thick, and then immediately turn off the heat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a lined 8-inch round or square pan. Smooth out the batter with a spatula.
  • Boil a pot of water and carefully insert a steamer rack. Reduce the heat, and gently place the yam cake on the steamer rack.
  • Steam for 40-50 minutes.
  • Set aside to cool for 30 minutes, and top the yam cakes with chopped green onions and sliced chillies before serving.

Yam Cake Storage Tips

Our yam cake recipe can be quite filling. You can store your leftover yam cakes in a sealed container and keep them in the freezer for three months. To eat, let the cakes thaw in the fridge overnight and steam for 8 to 10 minutes before consuming. Yam cake can also be prepared a day earlier. Keep the cake in the refrigerator and re-steam it when needed. Then add the toppings when it’s time to serve. This way, you can easily add yam cake to your menu when you hold large gatherings


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