Easy Chinese Sausage Rice Cooker Rice

Chinese Sausage Rice in a Rice Cooker (3)

Easy Chinese Sausage Rice Cooker Rice

This Chinese sausage rice in a rice cooker is a simple, flavorful one-pot meal that combines savory pork belly, aromatic Chinese sausage, and vegetables. The rice soaks up all the delicious seasonings, making it an easy and comforting dish that's perfect for busy days.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Soaking Time 2

Servings

Calories 487kcal

Ingredients

200 g rice
200 g spring bamboo shoots
5 dried shiitake mushrooms
150 g pork belly
1 Chinese sausage
50 g diced carrots
50 g green peas
50 g corn kernels
1 tsp Shaoxing wine
3 tsp light soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp dark soy sauce
1 tsp white sugar
Appropriate amount of cooking oil
Appropriate amount of chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients:

Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 2-3 hours, then cut them into small pieces.
Peel and cut the spring bamboo shoots into small pieces, removing any tough root ends. Blanch the bamboo shoots in boiling water for 1-2 minutes to remove any bitterness. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Slice the pork belly and Chinese sausage thinly. If using frozen carrots, green peas, and corn kernels, thaw them ahead of time.

Render Fat from Pork:

Heat a flat-bottomed pan and add a little cooking oil.
Once hot, add the sliced pork belly and cook over medium-low heat.
Stir-fry until the pork releases its fat and becomes slightly crispy. Remove any excess oil if necessary. This step enhances the flavor of the pork and reduces greasiness.

Add the Chinese Sausage and Vegetables:

Add the sliced Chinese sausage to the pan and stir-fry it with the pork belly for a minute to release its aroma.
Next, add the bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, diced carrots, green peas, and corn kernels. Stir everything to ensure an even distribution of heat and flavors.

Season the Ingredients:

Add 1 tsp of Shaoxing wine, 3 tsp of light soy sauce, 1 tsp of oyster sauce, 1 tsp of dark soy sauce, and 1 tsp of white sugar to the pan.
Stir well to coat all the ingredients in the seasonings. Continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors are well combined.

Prepare the Rice:

Rinse the rice 2-3 times until the water runs clear, removing excess starch.
Transfer the rice to a rice cooker. Add the stir-fried mixture on top of the rice, ensuring it is evenly spread.
Since the stir-fried ingredients contain moisture, add slightly less water than usual—about 0.5 - 1 cm lower than the normal water line in the rice cooker.

Cook the Rice:

Close the lid of the rice cooker and start the cooking process.
Depending on your rice cooker, the cooking time should be around 30-40 minutes. Avoid opening the lid during the cooking process to preserve the texture of the rice.

Garnish and Serve:

Once the rice is cooked, open the rice cooker and sprinkle chopped scallions on top. Use a rice scoop to mix everything together. Serve the rice hot, and enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors of this Chinese sausage rice.

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