Best Easy Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausage Recipe

Sweet lap cheong sausage, mushrooms, and dried shrimp flavor sticky glutinous rice. This family dim sum favorite is protein-enhanced and has a satisfying chewy texture.

Cook 65 min Difficulty NORMAL 395 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • glutinous rice 2 cups
  • Chinese sausage (lap cheong) 4 pieces
  • shiitake mushrooms (dried, rehydrated) 6 pieces
  • dried shrimp 1.5 oz
  • scallions 4 stalks
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • light soy sauce 2.5 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1.5 tbsp
  • sesame oil 2 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • white pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 58 g 59%
Protein 13 g 13%
Fat 11 g 28%
Serving size 220g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Rinse the glutinous rice in cool water until the water runs clear, then soak it in cold water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Slice the Chinese sausage thinly on a bias. Dice the rehydrated shiitake mushrooms. Mince the scallions, keeping white and green parts separate.

  3. 3

    Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Sauté the sausages for 2–3 minutes until fragrant, then add mushrooms and dried shrimp. Cook for another 2 minutes until everything is aromatic.

  4. 4

    Drain the soaked glutinous rice thoroughly and add it to the pan. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly, then pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper. Stir to coat the rice thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Add 1 cup of water, lower the heat, cover, and steam the rice mixture for 30–35 minutes, stirring gently every 10 minutes and adding splashes of water if needed, until rice is fully tender and sticky but each grain remains intact.

  6. 6

    Turn off the heat, fluff the rice gently with a spatula, fold in green scallions, and serve warm.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What are the essential ingredients that define Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausage?
The core ingredients that define this classic dish are sticky glutinous rice for its signature chewiness, Chinese sausage (lap cheong) for distinct sweet and savory depth, and umami-rich dried shrimp and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms. Together, these elements give the rice its aromatic, slightly sweet, and satisfyingly textured character.
Q. Why is it important to soak glutinous rice before cooking?
Soaking glutinous rice for several hours ensures the grains hydrate evenly and steam to a tender, sticky texture without becoming mushy. Skipping the soak may lead to uneven or undercooked rice, so patience in this step is crucial for the proper dim sum-style chew.
Q. How do I make sure the rice doesn’t stick or burn during cooking?
Keep the heat gentle while steaming and stir the rice mixture every 10 minutes. Add small amounts of water as needed to maintain moisture—this prevents burning and helps achieve tender, sticky, but separate grains. A heavy-bottomed pan or nonstick wok is also helpful.
Q. What are the nutrition facts for each serving of this recipe?
Each 220g serving provides about 395 kcal, with 58g carbohydrates (59% of calories), 13g protein (13%), and 11g fat (28%). This balance offers a protein-enhanced, satisfying meal that fits into a variety of nutrition-focused diets.
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