Taiwanese-style Radish Cake,Savoury Rice Cake & Prosperity Fa Gao
Taiwanese-style radish cake, savory rice cake, and Prosperity Steamed cake are all traditional delicious dishes from Taiwan. Learning how to make them will help you better understand Taiwanese food culture and allow you to make authentic flavors yourself.
1. Taiwanese-style Radish Cake: Radish cake is a classic Taiwanese snack, especially during the Lunar New Year when it’s often served with braised pork or sausage. To make it, shredded white radish is mixed with rice flour and seasonings, then steamed. It has a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy interior.
2. Taiwanese-style Savory Rice Cake: Savory rice cake is a must-have dish during the New Year period. The sticky rice cake symbolizes unity and harmony. It is typically made with ingredients like shiitake mushrooms, dried scallops, and braised pork, all cooked in a special braised sauce for extra flavor. This dish brings a strong sense of home.
3. Prosperity Fa Gao: A traditional cake that incorporates different ingredients representing the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water). Each ingredient symbolizes a different meaning, making the cake not only delicious but also full of good luck, prosperity, and success.
Dates:
23 May Fri 9am – 1pm
25 May Sun 2.15pm – 6.30pm
*Class conducted in mandarin. English recipe will be given.
- Learn how to properly shred radish, mix with rice flour, and create the perfect batter.
- Understanding the key components of the savory rice cake, including glutinous rice, shiitake mushrooms, dried scallops, and braised pork.
- Learn the technique of making colored Fa Gao batter and steaming it to perfection for a flavorful cake.
- Master the art of steaming for different dishes, ensuring the perfect texture and flavor for each dish.
1. Taiwanese-style Radish Cake: Radish cake is a classic Taiwanese snack, especially during the Lunar New Year when it’s often served with braised pork or sausage. To make it, shredded white radish is mixed with rice flour and seasonings, then steamed. It has a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy interior.
2. Taiwanese-style Savory Rice Cake: Savory rice cake is a must-have dish during the New Year period. The sticky rice cake symbolizes unity and harmony. It is typically made with ingredients like shiitake mushrooms, dried scallops, and braised pork, all cooked in a special braised sauce for extra flavor. This dish brings a strong sense of home.
3. Prosperity Fa Gao: A traditional cake that incorporates different ingredients representing the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water). Each ingredient symbolizes a different meaning, making the cake not only delicious but also full of good luck, prosperity, and success.
Dates:
23 May Fri 9am – 1pm
25 May Sun 2.15pm – 6.30pm
*Class conducted in mandarin. English recipe will be given.
What you'll learn
- Prepare and cook three traditional Taiwanese dishes from scratch, learning specific ingredient pairings and their role in creating authentic flavors.- Learn how to properly shred radish, mix with rice flour, and create the perfect batter.
- Understanding the key components of the savory rice cake, including glutinous rice, shiitake mushrooms, dried scallops, and braised pork.
- Learn the technique of making colored Fa Gao batter and steaming it to perfection for a flavorful cake.
- Master the art of steaming for different dishes, ensuring the perfect texture and flavor for each dish.
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hear what our Students have to say
Had went for a few lessons at Bakefresh. Their cakes are soft and the cream is light.
The softness of the cake allows me to eat 2 slices at a go without difficulty.
The ladies who taught us are friendly and easy going too.
There are always laughter in the class and they always give a warm welcome.