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  If you’ve ever wandered into a Chinese dim sum restaurant or that beloved hawker stall for breakfast, you mostly come across Lo Bak Go, also known as turnip cake. Despite its name, this dish isn’t sweet and isn’t made from Western turnips. The main ingredient is crisp, juicy daikon (white radish), paired with rice flour and rich umami flavors. This classic Cantonese recipe is traditionally steamed into a silky-soft cake, then sliced and enjoyed either warm, straight from the steamer, or pan-fried until golden and crisp. What Makes Turnip Cake Special? Turnip cake has a comforting balance of textures. Tender yet firm, with savory bursts from Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms folded into the batter. It’s a festival favorite, a breakfast go-to, and a dim sum staple around the world. Type Of Steaming Pan To Use I am using a 10” x 10” square pan because I will always line with aluminum foil particular on Chinese steamed dessert, to make sure the radish ca...