Golden Crisp Daikon Cake with Spicy Herb Soy Sauce

Name: Golden Crisp Daikon Cake with Spicy Herb Soy Sauce
Yield: 8 appetizer
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds daikon (Asian white radish),* peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 Chinese sweet pork sausages (lop chong),* cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 3 ounces); 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (about 3 large); 2 tablespoons small dried shrimp,* finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups water, divided; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 1/2 cups rice flour*; 1 cup soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil; 2 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil, divided; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger, juices included; small Thai red chiles*, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, thinly sliced crosswise or 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce (such as sriracha)*; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

By Corinne TrangPhotography by Pornchai Mittongtare

January 31, 2007

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