Mixed-Texture Steamed Potato Cake

Steps

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1. 1
   Wash the potatoes and cut them into thick slices (about 2 cm) for faster cooking.
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2. 2
   Heat water in a steamer pot, place the steamer basket with cloth or silicone mat, arrange the potato slices on top, and sprinkle with salt.
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3. 3
   Cover and steam over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the potato slices are cooked. Meanwhile, grate or blend the remaining potatoes using a food processor or grater.
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4. 4
   Place the grated potato in a strainer and press out the excess moisture. Let the starch settle to the bottom, then discard the water and keep the settled starch.
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5. 5
   Mix the potato starch with the grated potato. Season with salt and sugar to taste, and stir well. Optional: add chopped nuts or raisins.
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6. 6
   Spoon the potato mixture onto the cooked potato slices, leaving some space for steam to circulate.
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7. 7
   Cover and continue steaming over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the potato mixture becomes translucent.
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8. 8
   While still hot and steaming, mix and stir the fluffy potato cubes below with the translucent potato cake on top directly in the steamer to combine both textures.
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