Best Easy Lap Cheong Fried Rice Recipe

Sweet Chinese sausage (lap cheong) adds its distinctive candied-meat flavor to smoky wok-fried rice. This family-friendly dish is quick, protein-enhanced, and beloved across Cantonese households.

Cook 25 min Difficulty NORMAL 460 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Lap cheong (Chinese sausage) 4 pieces
  • Cooked jasmine rice 3 cups
  • Eggs 2 pieces
  • Scallions 4 stalks
  • Frozen peas 0.5 cup
  • Yellow onion 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Soy sauce 1.5 tbsp
  • Oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • White pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 59 g 51%
Protein 14 g 12%
Fat 18 g 37%
Serving size 270g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Cut lap cheong into thin coins and slice scallions, separating white and green parts.

  2. 2

    Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add vegetable oil and lap cheong; stir-fry until sausage is fragrant and fat renders, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add chopped onions and the white parts of scallions; sauté until onions are translucent.

  4. 4

    Push sausage and aromatics to one side. Crack in eggs and quickly scramble until barely set, then mix with everything in the wok.

  5. 5

    Increase heat to high. Add rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, ensuring all grains are well separated and heated.

  6. 6

    Add frozen peas, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper. Toss until evenly combined and rice takes on a uniform color.

  7. 7

    Add scallion greens, toss once more, and serve immediately for best wok hei aroma.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Lap cheong, or Chinese sausage, is the defining ingredient in this fried rice. Its sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavor imparts a candied essence to every bite, making it unmistakably Cantonese.
Q. How can I prevent the rice from getting mushy?
To avoid mushy fried rice, use leftover day-old rice and cook over high heat. Break apart any clumps before adding to the wok, and stir-fry quickly so excess moisture evaporates, ensuring each grain stays separate.
Q. What's the calorie count and macronutrient balance per serving?
Each serving contains about 460 kcal, with 59g carbohydrate (51%), 14g protein (12%), and 18g fat (37%). This offers a balanced profile with satisfying energy, moderate protein, and notable healthy fats for flavor.
Q. Which step is most important for wok hei flavor?
Cranking up the heat to high before adding rice is essential. High-temperature stir-frying in step 5 creates smoky wok hei, ensuring the rice is distinct and aromatic rather than soggy.
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