Myriad Foods Taro Cake (Vegetarian)

Myriad Foods Vegetarian Taro Cake is a savory steamed loaf in the Cantonese wu tau gou tradition, made without meat. Chunks of taro are folded through a rice-flour batter and seasoned simply, giving the cake a dense, sliceable body flecked with tender pieces of root. The taro turns soft and nutty against the smooth, mildly seasoned base.

This cake is sold pre-steamed, so you simply slice it into thick slabs and pan-fry until the edges turn golden and crisp. Serve it the dim sum way, with oyster-free vegetarian sauce, chili oil, or a splash of soy. It also makes a satisfying side at a vegetarian lunch or alongside congee for breakfast.

The package contains 23 oz, enough to slice into roughly a dozen pieces for sharing. Keep the cake frozen until use; thaw briefly if needed for easier slicing, then fry. Inside is rice flour, taro, and seasoning, with no meat, distinguishing it from the savory turnip and radish cakes in this range.

Try it in our Pan Fried Taro Cake recipe.