Chinese New Year Turnip Cake

Ingredients

Serves: 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
225g Chinese dried mushrooms, soaked overnight in water
5 tablespoons dried shrimp, soaked in water overnight and drained
500g pork sausage, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 slices fresh root ginger
3 turnips, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon chicken stock granules
1 tablespoon ground white pepper
300g white rice flour

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Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 1 hour 15 mins

Note

You can chill it in the fridge, but it should always be eaten HOT after re-heating either in the microwave, or frying in a few tablespoons of oil.

Chinese New Year

Most of the dishes served during Chinese New Year are symbolic of something positive and hopeful.

Chicken and fish, for example, symbolise happiness and prosperity - especially when served whole.
Dishes made with oranges represent wealth and good fortune because they are China's most plentiful fruit.
Noodles represent longevity: therefore, they should never be cut!
Duck symbolises fidelity, while eggs signify fertility.
Bean curd or tofu, however, is avoided because its white colour suggests death and misfortune.
Turnips are cooked because their name (cai tou) also means "good luck".