Vegan Lo Bak Gou (Daikon/Turnip Cake)

Name: Vegan Lo Bak Gou (Daikon/Turnip Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb Daikon (Chinese or Japanese ); 10 dried mushrooms (Shiitake or Chinese) (rehydrated); 1 small carrot (finely chopped (about ¼ cup)); ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon sugar; a few shakes of white pepper⁣ (optional ); oil for cooking⁣; 1⅓ cup rice flour (used Thai rice flour⁣ (Please see notes)); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon mushroom seasoning; a few shakes of pepper; 2 cups room temperature water⁣

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This vegan lo bak gou is made with simple ingredients and then pan-fried until golden brown. The inside is soft with a crispy outer layer. It's my favorite dish for Lunar New Year or any day of the week.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:41:01 GMT