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How to Make Chinese Lap Cheong Rice: A Simple Guide

Lap cheong rice, a beloved Cantonese dish, combines savory sausage with fluffy rice, creating a comforting and aromatic meal. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started.

First, gather ingredients: 1 cup rice, 100g lap cheong (Chinese sausage), 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and chopped scallions for garnish. Begin by rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 20 minutes.

Dice the lap cheong into small coins. Heat a wok over medium-low heat, add the diced sausage, and stir-fry until the oils are released, about 2 minutes. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the wok, stir-frying briefly to coat the grains with flavorful fat. Transfer the mixture to a rice cooker, add 1.2 cups water (slightly less than usual, as the sausage releases moisture), and the sauces. Mix gently.

Cook the rice as usual. Once done, let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with scallions. The result? Fragrant, slightly sweet rice with bursts of savory sausage—perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. Enjoy!