Foryoueats: Chinese Turnip Cake With Sausage, Bacon, and Mushrooms (Law Bok Gow)

Ingredients

• 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms (about 10 mushrooms)
• 5 ounces Chinese bacon ( lap yuk ), diced (see note)
• 2 Chinese sausage, diced (see note)
• 1/4 cup small dried shrimp, rinsed and patted dry (see note)
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 pounds daikon radish, peeled and finely grated on a box grater
• 8 ounces rice flour
• Toasted sesame oil, for serving
• 2 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, chopped
• Toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)
• Hoisin sauce and Sriracha, for serving