fry rice cakes with sausage

How to Stir-Fry Sausage and Rice Cakes: A Simple Guide

Stir-fried sausage and rice cakes is a beloved, hearty dish, perfect for chilly days. Here’s an easy recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g rice cakes (fresh or frozen), sliced

- 150g sausage, diagonally sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 bell pepper (any color), julienned

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tsp sugar

- 1 tbsp vegetable oil

- Optional: Chili flakes for heat.

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Soak frozen rice cakes in warm water for 10 minutes; drain and slice. Slice sausage and bell pepper; mince garlic.

2. Cook the sausage: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add sausage slices and stir-fry until slightly crispy (2-3 mins). Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, add garlic and bell pepper; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Combine and season: Return sausage to the wok. Add rice cakes, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Toss everything vigorously for 3-4 minutes until rice cakes soften and absorb the sauces.

5. Serve: Transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with chili flakes if desired. Enjoy hot!

This dish balances savory sausage with chewy rice cakes, all coated in a glossy, umami-rich sauce. Quick, flavorful, and satisfying—it’s a crowd-pleaser in just 15 minutes!