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How to Make Stir-Fried Lap Cheong Rice: A Comprehensive Guide

Stir-fried lap cheong rice is a savory, satisfying dish that blends the rich, smoky flavor of Chinese cured sausage with fluffy rice. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups cooked, day-old rice (chilled for firmness)

- 100g lap cheong (Chinese sausage), sliced diagonally

- 2 eggs, lightly beaten

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/2 cup diced carrots (optional)

- 2 green onions, chopped

- 2 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)

- 1 tbsp vegetable oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Prep Ingredients: Slice lap cheong into thin pieces. Dice carrots and chop green onions. Ensure rice is cold to prevent mushiness.

2. Cook Lap Cheong: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add lap cheong slices and stir-fry until slightly crispy and fragrant (about 2 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Scramble Eggs: Push lap cheong to the side, add a bit more oil, and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until just set, then mix with lap cheong.

4. Stir-Fry Rice: Add garlic and carrots to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cold rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula.

5. Season and Combine: Drizzle soy sauce and oyster sauce over the rice. Toss well to coat evenly. Return lap cheong and eggs to the wok, then add green onions. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.

6. Serve: Season with salt and pepper if needed. Dish out hot and enjoy!

Tips: For extra flavor, a dash of sesame oil or chopped bell peppers can be added. Adjust sauces based on your preference for saltiness. This versatile dish makes a perfect quick meal or hearty breakfast!