Description
This Sticky Rice with Chinese Sausage recipe features glutinous rice cooked to a perfect sticky texture combined with flavorful Chinese sausages, shiitake mushrooms, and a savory blend of soy and oyster sauces. It’s a comforting and satisfying Chinese main dish suitable for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups glutinous rice, soaked for at least 4 hours and drained
- 3 Chinese sausages (lap cheong), sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 3/4 cups water or chicken broth
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or rice cooker on sauté mode. Add the sliced Chinese sausage and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes, releasing its oils and flavor.
- Add Garlic and Mushrooms: Stir in minced garlic and sliced shiitake mushrooms. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant and mushrooms start to soften.
- Coat the Rice: Add the drained glutinous rice to the skillet or rice cooker. Stir thoroughly to coat the rice with the oil and flavors from the sausage and garlic.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the water or chicken broth, then add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Rice: If using a rice cooker, switch to cook mode and cook until the rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, approximately 20 minutes. If cooking on the stovetop, cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and gently mix in the chopped green onions. Serve hot as a delicious savory main course.
Notes
- Soaking the glutinous rice for at least 4 hours is essential to achieve the signature sticky texture.
- Feel free to add diced chicken, shrimp, or vegetables such as peas or diced carrots for variations.
- Using chicken broth instead of water enriches the flavor of the dish.
- Stir occasionally when cooking on stovetop to avoid the rice sticking or burning at the bottom.
