Yam Cake

Ingredients:

350g yam
250g rice flour
20g corn flour
900g water
dried shrimp
shallots
garlic
sesame oil
chix stock
spring onions
red chillies
sesame seeds
salt & pepper
five spice powder (optional)

Method:

1. Heat a pan over medium high heat, and fry the shallots and dried shrimps until they become aromatic. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
2. Add the cubed yam to the pan, and fry it with the shallot and dried shrimp mixture until it browns.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the rice flour, corn flour and water, and stir until it forms a smooth paste. Take care to ensure there are no lumps in the mixture.
4. Add the flour mixture into the pan slowly, and stir until everything forms a thick paste.
5. Add the salt, pepper and five spice powder, and mix well.
6. Pour the mixture into a heatproof bowl/plate and steam over high heat for 45 minutes, or until cooked.
7. To serve, sprinkle with deep fried shallots, chopped spring onions, sliced chillies and chopped dried shrimp.
*Some chilli sauce and sweet sauce on the side is highly recommended.