Imagine a mouthwatering one-pot meal that transports you straight to the bustling streets of China, without spending hours in the kitchen. This Chinese Sausage Rice Cooker recipe is your ticket to an incredibly flavorful, hassle-free dinner that will have your family and friends begging for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and the magic of a rice cooker, you'll create a restaurant-worthy dish that's bursting with savory sausage, tender vegetables, and perfectly cooked jasmine rice.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 Chinese sausages, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear, which helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.
- Transfer the rinsed rice to the rice cooker's inner pot, then add 2 1/2 cups of water. Gently stir to ensure even water distribution.
- Slice the Chinese sausages diagonally into thin pieces, which will help them distribute evenly and cook consistently throughout the rice.
- Dice the carrots into small, uniform cubes and prepare the frozen peas. These vegetables will add color, nutrition, and texture to the dish.
- Scatter the sliced Chinese sausages, diced carrots, and peas evenly over the top of the rice in the rice cooker. Do not stir at this point.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the ingredients, ensuring an even distribution for balanced flavor.
- Close the rice cooker lid and select the standard white rice cooking setting. Allow the rice cooker to complete its full cooking cycle.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the rice rest for 5-10 minutes with the lid closed to allow steam to redistribute and rice to fully absorb remaining moisture.
- Open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a rice paddle or fork, mixing the sausages and vegetables throughout.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Serve hot directly from the rice cooker, ensuring each portion has a mix of rice, sausage, and vegetables.
Tips
- Rice Rinsing is Key: Always rinse your jasmine rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring fluffy and separated grains.
- Sausage Slicing Technique: Cut Chinese sausages diagonally into thin slices to maximize flavor distribution and even cooking.
- Layer Strategically: Add vegetables and sausage on top of the rice without stirring to create distinct flavor pockets.
- Don't Rush the Resting: Allow the rice to sit for 5-10 minutes after cooking to absorb remaining moisture and develop a perfect texture.
- Fresh Garnish Matters: Sprinkle chopped green onions just before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Quality Ingredients: Use authentic Chinese sausage (lap cheong) for the most traditional and rich taste experience.
- Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to swap or add vegetables based on your preference while maintaining similar cooking times.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg
