This recipe is part of the Fall program, Strengthen Your Life Force
Radishes are considered a super food in Chinese medicine. They are known to prevent cancer, reduce inflammation, strengthen the respiratory and immune system, facilitate weight loss, improve bowel function, reduce risk of heart disease, regulate blood pressure and hormones and strengthen bones. Enjoy!
Fill a large steamer pot with water and bring to a boil.
Oil bottom and sides of 2 loaf pans.
Dissolve mushroom powder, salt, and sugar into 2 1/2 cups hot wate.r
Using your hand, mix together the flour, radish, shrimp, scallions, celery, olives and peanuts while gradually adding in the liquid.
Taste the mixture and add more salt if needed.
Mix in the oil. The mixture should be firm, not runny.
Place mixture in the pans and place the pans in the double steamer.
Steam for 1 1/2-2 hours. Make sure there is enough water in the steamer throughout the cooking time.
Remove from heat and cool.
When you are ready to eat, cut, fry in oil and serve
Ingredients
Directions
Fill a large steamer pot with water and bring to a boil.
Oil bottom and sides of 2 loaf pans.
Dissolve mushroom powder, salt, and sugar into 2 1/2 cups hot wate.r
Using your hand, mix together the flour, radish, shrimp, scallions, celery, olives and peanuts while gradually adding in the liquid.
Taste the mixture and add more salt if needed.
Mix in the oil. The mixture should be firm, not runny.
Place mixture in the pans and place the pans in the double steamer.
Steam for 1 1/2-2 hours. Make sure there is enough water in the steamer throughout the cooking time.
Remove from heat and cool.
When you are ready to eat, cut, fry in oil and serve
Comment *allergic to shrimp. any subsitute or (?)
Omit the shrimp and enjoy the recipe as is. There are plenty of other flavors to enjoy. If you like a seafood taste, simply add some dried seaweed.
Comment *Is there a substitute for raw peanuts? Another kind of nut?
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