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Lachang fan (腊肠饭)

China

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Lachan Fan Chinese dish – Studio Ghibli style illustration

A simple way to prepare rice with Chinese sausage — a fragrant dish where juicy sausage, vegetables, and sauce are cooked together in one pot. Ready in 25 minutes without using a rice cooker or steamer.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Rinse the sausage under running water, slice it diagonally into thin pieces. Dice the carrot, slice the dried shiitake (removing the tough stems) and finely chop the green onion.

  2. Anime illustration of a rice cooking step, Chinese cuisine

    Rinse the rice under running water, drain. Transfer the rice to a pot, add water and cook over high heat uncovered until the water evaporates to the level of the rice.

  3. Lachan Fan Chinese cuisine anime illustration cooking

    Reduce the heat to low, place the sausage, carrot and shiitake on top of the rice. Cover with a lid and steam for 10 minutes.

  4. Chinese Lachan Fan, anime-style illustration of a cooking step

    Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest under the lid for another 5 minutes.

  5. Chinese cuisine, Lachan fan, sauce blending, anime illustration

    In a small bowl, mix the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, sesame oil and ground white pepper.

  6. Anime illustration of La Chan Fan preparation, Chinese cuisine, recipe step

    Remove the lid, add the green onion and pour in the prepared sauce. Gently stir with a spatula so everything is evenly distributed, and serve immediately.

FAQ

What is Lachang Fan?

Lachang Fan (腊肠饭) is a traditional Chinese one-pot rice dish featuring savory Chinese sausage, vegetables, and a flavorful sauce, cooked together for a comforting meal.

How is 腊肠饭 pronounced?

腊肠饭 is pronounced 'Lachang Fan'. You can use this transcription to order it in a restaurant or discuss it with others.

Can I substitute Chinese sausage in this recipe?

While traditional Chinese sausage (lap cheong) is key to the authentic flavor, you can explore alternatives like cured pork belly or other savory sausages, though the taste profile will differ.

How long does Lachang Fan take to cook?

This Lachang Fan recipe is ready in just 35 minutes, making it a quick and delicious option for any meal.

What other Chinese recipes does Umami Guru offer?

Umami Guru features a variety of authentic Chinese recipes, alongside traditional Japanese and Korean dishes, all inspired by East Asian culinary traditions and Ghibli aesthetics.