Taiwanese Taro Cakes (Pastry) Recipe

taro

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers similar texture and flavor with fewer calories.

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken or tuna can provide protein while being more accessible.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while being versatile.

Peel and cube the taro, then steam until soft, about 20 minutes.

Mash the steamed taro until smooth and set aside.

In a bowl, mix rice flour with water until a smooth batter forms.

Add the mashed taro to the batter and mix well.

Stir in salt, black pepper, and sugar to taste.

Fold in chopped scallions, dried shrimp, mushrooms, ginger, and garlic.

Grease a steaming dish and pour the mixture into it, smoothing the top.

Steam the mixture over boiling water for about 30 minutes until set.

Allow to cool slightly, then cut into squares or rectangles.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Pan-fry the taro cakes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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