Ingredients:

• 1 large daikon radish, grated (about 1.5 pounds)

• 1 cup rice flour

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1 cup water

• 3-4 Chinese sausages (lap cheong), diced

• 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2-3 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked and chopped

• 1/4 cup dried scallops, soaked and shredded (optional)

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

• 1 teaspoon white pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Radish:

   • Peel and grate the daikon radish. Place the grated radish in a pot with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes until the radish is soft. Strain and reserve the liquid.

2. Sauté the Ingredients:

   • Turn on the Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function. Add cooking oil to the pot.

   • Once the oil is hot, add the Chinese sausages, dried shrimp, dried scallops (if using), shiitake mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.

   • Turn off the 'Sauté' function and add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and salt. Mix well.

3. Mix the Batter:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and cornstarch. Gradually add the reserved radish liquid and mix until smooth.

   • Add the cooked radish, the sautéed mixture, and chopped green onions to the batter. Mix well to combine.

4. Cook the Cake:

   • Grease a heatproof dish or cake pan that fits inside the Instant Pot. Pour the batter into the dish and smooth the top.

   • Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the pot and set the dish with the batter on top of the trivet.

   • Seal the Instant Pot lid and select the 'Steam' function. Set the timer for 40 minutes.

   • Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally.

5. Cool and Slice:

   • Carefully remove the dish from the Instant Pot and let the radish cake cool to room temperature.

   • Once cooled, slice the cake into pieces.

6. Optional Pan-Frying:

   • If desired, you can pan-fry the sliced radish cake pieces for 5 - 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown for added texture and flavor.

Serving:

Serve the radish cake warm with some soy sauce or hoisin sauce on the side.

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