Comments on: Turnip Cake (Lo Bak Go, 萝卜糕)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:01:28 +0000

In reply to Trish. Thank you for trying the recipe! I’m glad your second attempt turned out well. A 20 cm square dish has a larger surface area than a 20 cm round dish, so the cake will be thinner. I hope you enjoy eating it!

By: Trish

Trish — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:30:28 +0000

Just made this and waiting for it to cool down, it’s smelling smooth good.
One thing I noticed, is that the depth of mine was shallower compared to yours, I’m using a square 20cm dish with the edges flaring out from the bottom, so the bottom is slightly less.
This is my second attempt and this time its nice and firm.
Love your recipes.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:44:45 +0000

In reply to Al Evans. Agree!

By: Al Evans

Al Evans — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:13:56 +0000

One of the best dim sum!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:43:09 +0000

In reply to Lee. Have you followed the liquid to flour/starch ratio in the recipe? To adjust, you can either reduce the liquid or increase the rice flour quantity.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:20:36 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Thank you for trying out my recipe Sarah! It sounds like your cooked cake had too much moisture. This is because the liquid to flour/starch ratio wasn't quite right. Try measuring out the ingredients next time. Good luck!

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:31:25 +0000

Mine turned out too soft. What can I do to harden it? Reduce the water or add more flour?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 21:20:41 +0000

Wei, thank you for this recipe – so yummy. Loved the summary instructions.
One question, my turnip cake turned out quite soft and it was hard to cut/hold together. Do you know why? Is it because I didn’t cook the liquid out enough, cool thoroughly (I did put in fridge overnight – maybe freeze), or use the right amount of flour/starch (I winged the measurements), or something else?

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:18:41 +0000

In reply to Lois Roye. So happy to hear that!

By: Lois Roye

Lois Roye — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:43:28 +0000

Wow, Thank you so much for sharing your recipe ms. Wei Guo. You are making this recipe so simple to follow. I love it, its so delicious 😋. This recipe is a keeper!!