Chinese Sausage Fried Rice Recipe: Egg and Sausage Fried Rice with Vegetables!
Fried rice probably has the most varieties among all food items in Chinese cuisine. It is because everyone loves to experiment with their fried rice and put new ingredients into it. The same is true for me. I usually put whatever veggies and protein I find available in the kitchen.
This Chinese sausage fried rice recipe is so straightforward that even a teenager can make it. It only takes some cutting and stirring to make this delicious fried rice. Let me show you the whole process in easy steps.
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Recipe Overview
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| Course: Main | Cuisine: Chinese | Difficulty: Medium | ||
| Total Time: 20 minutes | ||||
| Serving | Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Calories | |
| 2 persons | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 606.1 kcal | |
Tools and Utensils for the Recipe
Even if you don’t have some of the utensils mentioned here, you can use alternatives.
- A chopping board
- A kitchen knife
- Two small bowls
- A frying pan or wok
- A spatula
- Chopsticks
Ingredients Needed for the Recipe
You can make this sausage fried rice with only a few ingredients. Here is the list.
- Sausage: 4 pcs of Chinese sausage
- Egg: 2 pcs
- Mushroom: 4 pcs of Shiitake mushrooms
- Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced
- Scallion: 2 tsp, chopped
- Peas: ½ cup of frozen peas
- Carrot: ¼ cup of diced carrots
- Rice: 2 cups of leftover rice
- Soy Sauce: 2 tbsp
- Sesame Oil: 1 tbsp
- Cooking Oil: 2 tbsp
- White Pepper: 1 tsp of white pepper powder
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice Recipe: Step-By-Step Instructions
I organized the steps in a way that will help you make the fried rice in the fastest possible time.
Step 1: Soak the Mushrooms
Take water in a small bowl and soak four shiitake mushrooms in water for about 10 minutes. In the meantime, you will do other preparations.
Step 2: Prepare the Aromatics and Veggies
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the scallions first. Also, take the frozen peas and carrots out.
Step 3: Fry the Eggs
Put about ½ tbsp of oil in a frying pan or wok and add beaten eggs to the pan. Scramble the eggs and take them out.
Step 4: Slice and Fry Sausage and Mushrooms
Cut the Chinese sausage into thick slices. Then, take the soaked mushrooms and slice them as well. Put some more oil in the pan. Add the sliced sausages and mushrooms to the pan. Fry them over high heat for a few minutes and then set them aside.
Step 5: Fry the Aromatics and Vegetables
Put some more oil in the pan. Add minced garlic and chopped scallions to the pan. Stir-fry them until they are fragrant. Then, add the frozen vegetables to the pan and keep stir-frying.
Step 6: Add Sausage, Mushroom, Egg, and Rice
After a few minutes, add the fried sausage, mushrooms, eggs, and leftover rice. Break the rice clumps using a spatula. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper powder to the pan. Mix everything well and fry for a few more minutes. That’s it! Delicious sausage fried rice is ready to fill your appetite.
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Take water in a small bowl and soak four shiitake mushrooms in water for about 10 minutes. In the meantime, you will do other preparations.
- Mince the garlic cloves and chop the scallions first. Also, take the frozen peas and carrots out.
- Put about ½ tbsp of oil in a frying pan or wok and add beaten eggs to the pan. Scramble the eggs and take them out.
- Cut the Chinese sausage into thick slices. Then, take the soaked mushrooms and slice them as well. Put some more oil in the pan. Add the sliced sausages and mushrooms to the pan. Fry them over high heat for a few minutes and then set them aside.
- Put some more oil in the pan. Add minced garlic and chopped scallions to the pan. Stir-fry them until they are fragrant. Then, add the frozen vegetables to the pan and keep stir-frying.
- After a few minutes, add the fried sausage, mushrooms, eggs, and leftover rice. Break the rice clumps using a spatula. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper powder to the pan. Mix everything well and fry for a few more minutes. That’s it! Delicious sausage fried rice is ready to fill your appetite.
Nutrition Facts of the Recipe
Sausage fried rice has a lot of carbs, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Here is a breakdown of its nutritional value.
- Total Carbohydrates: 99.1g
- Protein: 20g
- Total Fat: 12.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Total Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
- Total Sugar: 9.1g
- Cholesterol: 169mg
- Sodium: 1664.1mg
- Potassium: 272.1mg
- Calcium: 80.9mg
- Iron: 5.4mg
- Magnesium: 66.6mg
- Phosphorus: 292mg
- Zinc: 2.2mg
- Vitamin A: 352.6IU
- Vitamin B6: 0.4mg
- Vitamin D: 1.1mcg
This is a high-calorie dish. You get 606.1 calories from one serving of this sausage fried rice. It is also high in cholesterol and sodium. So, you shouldn’t eat it too often, especially if you have heart disease.
However, this fried rice has a lot of essential minerals that will help in bone growth and boost immunity. So, you can occasionally eat a small amount of this fried rice. If you want to increase its nutritional value, you can add more vegetables to this recipe.
Do’s and Don’ts of the Recipe
I follow these tips while making sausage fried rice, so I thought to share them with you.
Do’s
- Always use leftover rice for making this dish. It is better if you use leftover rice stored in the refrigerator.
- Instead of frozen peas and carrots, you can also use fresh vegetables. They will cook faster than the frozen ones.
Don’ts
- Don’t use salt to season this dish. The sausage and the soy sauce already have enough salt.
- Don’t stir the rice too vigorously. Instead, toss the pan to mix the ingredients properly.
What Other Vegetables Can I Use for This Recipe?
You can use a lot of other vegetables for this recipe. Bell peppers are one of the best choices when it comes to making fried rice. You can use bell peppers of different colors to make the dish look more vibrant.
Besides, you can use broccoli, zucchini, and other varieties of mushrooms in this recipe. However, don’t overcrowd the fried rice with vegetables if you want to enjoy the authentic flavor of sausage fried rice.
Do I Need to Use Other Seasonings for This Recipe?
Not necessarily. The main flavor of this fried rice will come from the Chinese sausage. Eggs, mushrooms, and other vegetables will complement the flavors. If you use a lot of seasonings for this dish, they will overpower the original flavor of the sausage.
So, I recommend you keep the seasonings minimal for this fried rice recipe.
Can I Add Chicken or Beef to This Fried Rice?
Of course. You can add chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or any other protein to this fried rice. Adding various proteins will increase the nutritional value of this dish. It will also add more layers of flavor to the rice.
However, adding too much protein to the dish can make the flavors complex. It is better to keep the flavors simple with a few proteins.
Can I Store This Fried Rice?
Once cooked, it is better to enjoy the fried rice when it is still hot. If you have leftover fried rice and need to store it for later, you can keep the fried rice in an airtight box and store it in the refrigerator.
When necessary, put the fried rice in the microwave and reheat it for about one minute.
My Last Lines
Making fried rice is one of the easiest ways to fill your belly with something that will give you energy and nutrients. This Chinese sausage fried rice recipe is even easier because you don’t need to spend a lot of time in preparation. Simply cut the aromatics and vegetables.
Then, fry the eggs, mushrooms, and sausages. Finally, mix everything in the pan and season the dish. This is how you make fried rice that is filling, energy-dense, and delicious.
