Cantonese Cha Guo (Savory Rice Cakes)

Name: Cantonese Cha Guo (Savory Rice Cakes)
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 6 zong; 5 dried shiitake mushrooms ((about 15g)); 1 ounce dried shrimp ((25 g)); 5 tablespoons vegetable oil ((75 ml, divided)); 4 ounces ground pork ((115 g)); 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine ((10 ml)); 24 ounces daikon radish ((680 g, coarsely grated)); 2 scallions; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt ((divided)); ½ teaspoon sugar ((2 g)); 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup mushroom soaking liquid; 5 cups glutinous rice flour; 1 cup all purpose flour ((125 g)); 1/3 cup tapioca starch ((35 g)); 2 cups boiling water ((470 ml)); toasted sesame seeds ((to garnish))

Instructions

Prep:2h 20minCook:40min

Cantonese Cha Guo (茶粿), or “tea cakes,” are a delicious savory treat made with sticky rice flour and stuffed with a savory pork filling featuring dried shiitake mushrooms, dried shrimp and daikon radish.

Updated at: Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:28:05 GMT