{"id":23515,"date":"2026-02-04T10:01:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/?p=23515"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:01:53","slug":"taro-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/taro-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Taro Cake (\u828b\u5934\u7cd5 \/ Wu Tao Gou): Classic Cantonese Dim Sum You Can Make at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s something truly special about lifting the lid off a steaming plate of taro cake (\u828b\u5934\u7cd5 \/ wu tao gou \/ yam cake). The warm, savory steam hits you first with the earthy aroma of taro, the rich scent of Chinese cured meats, and just a hint of five spice. Instantly, I am back to lazy weekend dim sum mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not a dessert. It is comfort food with soul, soft taro cubes wrapped in silky rice flour cake, packed with lap cheong, cured meat, and dried shrimp. Every bite is a perfect mix of texture and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I\u2019m sharing my classic Cantonese-style taro cake recipe, one I\u2019ve been making for family and friends for years. It\u2019s perfect for Chinese New Year, a relaxed brunch, or just a cozy weekend at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Taro-cake-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Taro cake (yam cake, \u828b\u5934\u7cd5, \u828b\u982d\u7cd5) is the popular dessert as Dim Sum for breakfast and as a favorite item during Chinese New Year.\" class=\"wp-image-23518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Taro-cake-recipe.jpg 532w, https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Taro-cake-recipe-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/private-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>privacy policy<\/em><\/a><em> for more info. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a9bce26f18c9dc115f28093d448c9a2\">What Makes This Cantonese Taro Cake Special<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike sweet yam desserts, Cantonese taro cake is savory with a rich aroma. Here\u2019s why this recipe works so well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Balanced texture<\/strong> \u2014 small taro cubes cook through but remain intact, giving soft, yielding bites that still hold their structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layered savory flavors<\/strong> \u2014 lap cheong, cured meat, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MjADuc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dried shrimp<\/a>, and mushrooms each contribute rich umami.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moist and tender<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4nc1JjT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rice flour<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OgIA3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">potato starch<\/a> are cooked into a smooth paste before steaming, so the cake sets perfectly without being dry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"532\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Taro-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Taro cake (yam cake, \u828b\u5934\u7cd5, \u828b\u982d\u7cd5) is the popular dessert as Dim Sum for breakfast and as a favorite item during Chinese New Year.\" class=\"wp-image-23519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Taro-cake.jpg 532w, https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Taro-cake-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f309080569d801164f526583c6501fc\">Cooking Tips Before You Begin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple tips make a big difference in your finished cake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chill the cake before slicing<\/strong>. Refrigeration firms it up and gives you neat, pretty slices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut the taro into small, even cubes so they cook evenly without turning mushy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the <strong>soaking liquid from dried mushrooms and shrimp. <\/strong>It adds a beautiful umami boost to the batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep-fry the shallots until golden and crisp<\/strong>, and keep both the extra shallots and oil for stir-frying the other ingredients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Line and grease the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qdx6LV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">steaming pan<\/a> well so the cake comes out cleanly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\",\"name\":\"Taro Cake\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"KP Kwan\"},\"datePublished\":\"2019-12-05\",\"recipeYield\":8,\"description\":\"Taro cake (yam cake, \\u828b\\u5934\\u7cd5, \\u828b\\u982d\\u7cd5) is the popular dessert as Dim Sum for breakfast and as a favorite item during Chinese New Year.\",\"image\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/tasteasianfood.com\\\/mystaging\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2019\\\/12\\\/Taro-cake-thumbnail.jpeg\"],\"recipeCategory\":\"Dessert\",\"recipeCuisine\":\"Chinese\",\"prepTime\":\"PT25M\",\"cookTime\":\"PT35M\",\"performTime\":\"PT35M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT1H\",\"recipeIngredient\":[\"140g taro (weight after removing the skin) \",\"20g Chinese sausage \",\"20g Chinese cured meat \",\"10g (2-3 pieces) dried shiitake mushrooms \",\"20g dried shrimps \",\"2 shallots \",\"1\\\/2 tsp ground white pepper \",\"1\\\/2 tsp five spices powder \",\"1\\\/2 tsp salt \",\"1 tsp sugar \",\"120g rice flour\",\"20g potato starch (or cornstarch) \",\"430ml soaking liquid plus water \",\"1\\\/2 tsp salt\"],\"recipeInstructions\":[{\"@type\":\"HowToStep\",\"text\":\"Peel and Cube the Taro. 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mv-create-times-3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-yield\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Yield: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\">8 pieces<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-prep\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Prep Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">25 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-active\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Cook Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">35 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-total\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Total Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-hours\">1 hour<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-description\">\n\t\t\t<p>Taro cake (yam cake, \u828b\u5934\u7cd5, \u828b\u982d\u7cd5) is the popular dessert as Dim Sum for breakfast and as a favorite item during Chinese New Year.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"mv-create-169\" class=\"mv-create-reviews\" data-mv-create-id=\"169\" data-mv-create-rating=\"4.5\" data-mv-create-total-ratings=\"26\" data-mv-rest-url=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-json\/\"><div class=\"mv-reviews\"><div><div class=\"mv-reviews-stars mv-stars mv-star-ratings \" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4.5 out of 5 stars\"><svg class=\"mv-stars-svg mv-stars-empty\" width=\"150\" height=\"25\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 11.4\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path 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d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(14)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(28)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(42)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(56)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mv-reviews-reviewcount\"><span>4.5 Stars (26 Reviews)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<!-- This is a button so it inherits theme styles -->\n\t<form class=\"mv-create-print-form\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" action=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-json\/mv-create\/v1\/creations\/169\/print\"><button class=\"mv-create-button mv-create-print-button\" data-mv-print=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-json\/mv-create\/v1\/creations\/169\/print\">Print<\/button><\/form>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-target mv-create-primary-unit\"><div class=\"mv_slot_target\" data-slot=\"recipe\"><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"mv-create-ingredients-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Ingredients A<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"true\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle ingredient group<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"10744\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t140g taro (weight after removing the skin) \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"10745\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VJAdxu\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">20g Chinese sausage <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"10746\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20g Chinese cured meat \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"10747\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2uefyFM\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">10g (2-3 pieces) dried shiitake mushrooms <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"4\" data-ingredient-id=\"10748\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TqBYmv\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">20g dried shrimps <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"5\" data-ingredient-id=\"10749\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IWVtLc\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2 shallots <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Ingredients B<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"true\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle ingredient group<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"10750\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 tsp ground white pepper \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"10751\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FhCb1f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">1\/2 tsp five spices powder <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"10752\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 tsp salt \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"10753\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 tsp sugar \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Ingredients C<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"true\" style=\"display: none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Toggle ingredient group<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"10754\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TsGCR3\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">120g rice flour<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"10755\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U0H7B0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">20g potato starch (or cornstarch) <\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"10756\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t430ml soaking liquid plus water \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"10757\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 tsp salt\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-hands-free\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"mv-create-instructions-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\t\t<ol><li data-step-index=\"0\" id=\"mv_create_169_1\"><strong>Peel and Cube the Taro. <\/strong>Rinse the taro, peel the skin, and cut it into small 0.5 cm cubes. Small pieces cook more evenly in the cake.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"1\" id=\"mv_create_169_2\"><strong>Fry Crispy Shallots. <\/strong>Peel and slice the shallots. Deep-fry in vegetable oil over low heat until golden and crisp. Drain and set aside (you\u2019ll use both the fried shallots and the oil).<\/li><li data-step-index=\"2\" id=\"mv_create_169_3\"><strong>Prepare Meats and Mushrooms. <\/strong>Remove the casing from the lap cheong and dice finely. Dice cured meat. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms until softened, drain, remove stems, and dice them small. Soak the dried shrimp until soft, drain, and roughly chop.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"3\" id=\"mv_create_169_4\"><strong>Stir-Fry the Savory Mix. <\/strong>Heat the reserved shallot oil over medium heat. Add the cured meat and lap cheong, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the dried shrimp and mushrooms, stir to combine. Spoon three-quarters of this mixture onto a plate (you\u2019ll use it later as a topping before steaming).<\/li><li data-step-index=\"4\" id=\"mv_create_169_5\"><strong>Add Taro and Season. <\/strong>Add the taro cubes into the wok with the remaining stir-fried mix. Sprinkle in Ingredients B (white pepper, five-spice, salt, sugar) and stir well. Cook for a few minutes until taro starts to soften and absorb the savory flavors.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"5\" id=\"mv_create_169_6\"><strong>Make the Batter. <\/strong>In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, potato starch, salt, and the soaking liquid from the mushrooms and shrimp. Add enough additional water to reach 430 ml total. Stir to combine.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"6\" id=\"mv_create_169_7\"><strong>Cook the Flour Mixture. <\/strong>Transfer the batter to a saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly, scraping the sides, until the liquid thickens into a paste-like batter.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"7\" id=\"mv_create_169_8\"><strong>Combine Taro with Batter. <\/strong>Add the stir-fried taro and shallot mix into the thickened flour batter. Stir thoroughly to distribute evenly.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"8\" id=\"mv_create_169_9\"><strong>Assemble in Steaming Pan<\/strong>Line and grease your pan (round or rectangular). Scoop the taro cake mixture in and smooth the surface. Sprinkle the reserved quarter of Chinese sausage, cured meat, and dried shrimp on top as a garnish. Cover the whole tray with aluminum foil to prevent condensation during steaming.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"9\" id=\"mv_create_169_10\"><strong>Steam the Cake. <\/strong>Place the pan in a steamer or wok with a rack. Steam over medium-high heat for about 35 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"10\" id=\"mv_create_169_11\"><strong>Cool Completely. <\/strong>Carefully remove and let the taro cake cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for several hours (or overnight). This helps firm up the cake, making it easier to slice.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"11\" id=\"mv_create_169_12\"><strong>Slice and Serve. <\/strong>Cut into squares or rectangles. Serve as-is or pan-fry slices on both sides until lightly golden. 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Here are a few simple ways to serve it so every bite is full of flavor and texture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pan-fry until golden<\/strong> for a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft and tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve with a dipping sauce<\/strong> like chili sauce or a soy-vinegar mix for an extra kick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pair with other dim sum favorites<\/strong> such as lo bak go or <a href=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/cheung-fun-recipe\/\">cheung fun<\/a> for a complete weekend brunch spread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e0befd098930d534b97224d50ef33348\">Troubleshooting &amp; FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Why did my taro cake fall apart when slicing?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: It needs to be fully chilled first. Don\u2019t slice while warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I skip the cured meat?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Yes, but it changes the flavor base significantly. The cured meat adds sweet-smoky umami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: My taro cake is too soft. How to fix it next time?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Make sure the batter has thickened before adding taro, and steam until fully set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can I freeze leftovers?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Yes. Freeze slices and pan-fry directly from frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What\u2019s the best way to slice without sticking?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>A: Heat your knife with hot water or stove flame between cuts for cleaner edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0f2ec55e58e83de76d38dce756c5546\">More Recipes You Will Love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed making this Cantonese taro cake, you\u2019ll love these next recipes. 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