Best Easy Claypot Lap Cheong Rice Recipe

Sweet Chinese sausage, mushrooms, and rice are steamed in a clay pot with a drizzle of sweet soy. This beloved Cantonese family dish delivers rich protein and irresistible smoky-sweet aroma.

Cook 60 min Difficulty NORMAL 565 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • jasmine rice 2 cups
  • lap cheong (Chinese sausage) 4 links
  • shiitake mushrooms (fresh) 6 pieces
  • water 2.25 cups
  • scallions 2 stalks
Seasonings/Sauce
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • sesame oil 1 tsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 73 g 52%
Protein 15 g 11%
Fat 22 g 37%
Serving size 320g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water 2–3 times until water runs mostly clear, then drain.

  2. 2

    Soak the mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes; trim stems and slice thickly.

  3. 3

    Cut lap cheong sausages diagonally into ¼-inch slices. Prepare scallions by slicing them finely.

  4. 4

    Place rinsed rice and 2.25 cups fresh water in a heavy clay pot. Layer mushrooms and lap cheong over the rice.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook over medium heat until water is absorbed (about 15–18 minutes). Lower heat to very low and steam another 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time for best texture.

  6. 6

    Mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl. When rice is cooked, drizzle the sauce all over, cover, and let rest 5 minutes off heat.

  7. 7

    Fluff the rice gently, garnish with sliced scallions, and serve directly from the clay pot for maximum aroma.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The defining ingredient is lap cheong—Chinese sausage—which imparts a unique smoky-sweetness and savory depth. When steamed together with rice in the clay pot, its rendered fat delivers signature flavor to every grain.
Q. How do I control moisture and texture when cooking Claypot Lap Cheong Rice?
Moisture control is essential for this dish. Use a 1:1.1 rice to water ratio (2 cups rice to 2.25 cups water). Cook covered over medium heat until the water is fully absorbed, then steam on very low to avoid burning, and never lift the lid during steaming for fluffy, slightly crusted rice.
Q. What helps prevent overcooking or drying out the rice in this recipe?
Keep the heat medium until absorption, then turn to very low for steaming. Leaving the lid closed ensures the rice steams through gently without losing moisture. Letting it rest with sauce after cooking also helps keep it tender and aromatic.
Q. What's the nutritional profile per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 565 kcal, with 73g carbohydrates (52%), 15g protein (11%), and 22g fat (37%). This makes it a satisfying, moderately high-protein meal option that's also rich in flavor.
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