Chinese Sausage Recipe

Chinese sausage is a traditional food in China, made from minced meat mixed with seasonings, stuffed into natural casings, then fermented and dried. This unique meat product has a savory flavor and is very popular in daily life. It can be paired with a variety of vegetables.

Today's recipe is carrot stir-fried with chinese sausage. The main ingredients are carrots and Chinese sausage. To make this dish delicious, the choice of accompanying vegetables is crucial. Before we begin, let me share some knowledge about Chinese sausage.

1. What is Chinese Sausage?

Chinese sausage, known as "Lap Cheong" in Cantonese or "腊肠" (Làcháng) in Mandarin, is a traditional meat product made from minced meat mixed with seasonings, stuffed into natural casings, and then fermented and dried. This ancient food production and meat preservation technique dates back to before the Northern and Southern Dynasties, first recorded in the Northern Wei Dynasty’s "Qi Min Yao Shu" under the “sausage method.”

Chinese sausages do not contain starch and can be stored for a long time. They are cooked before eating, offering a unique, savory flavor that is rich and aromatic, with a long-lasting aftertaste. The more you chew, the better the flavor, making them superior to sausage products from other countries. As a traditional Chinese specialty, Chinese sausages are renowned both domestically and internationally.

2. Characteristics of Chinese Sausage

Chinese sausage does not contain starch and can be stored for a long time. Once cooked, it offers a delicious, savory flavor that is rich and aromatic, with a lingering aftertaste. The more you chew, the better the flavor, making it far superior to sausage products from other countries.

3. Why Share This Recipe

In China, Chinese sausage can be paired with many foods, such as peppers, taro, snow peas, bok choy, carrots, and rice. Today's recipe combines Chinese sausage with carrots. This dish is a childhood memory of mine; my grandmother often made it for me, and it tasted amazing. As I grew up, she taught me how to make it, and now I’ve decided to share it with fellow food lovers. You won’t regret trying this dish!

4. Ingredients and Substitutes

Chinese Sausage: I use homemade sausage, but you can buy ready-made ones. I’ve previously shared a tutorial on making Chinese sausage; feel free to check it out if interested.

Vegetables: Carrots, garlic shoots, and dried chili peppers. If you don’t like garlic shoots or dried chili peppers, you can omit them and just use carrots.

Seasonings: Salt, cooking oil, and ginger.

Important Tip: Chinese sausage already contains many seasonings, so you don’t need to add too many additional spices when stir-frying.

5. How to Cut Chinese Sausage?

First, rinse the Chinese sausage with clean water. Then, hold the sausage in your left hand and use a knife in your right hand to slice it at a 45° angle into thin pieces, about 2-3 cm each.

6. How to Store?

It's best to eat food right after it's prepared for the freshest taste. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate. They can be kept for 1-2 days.

Let's make delicious Carrot Stir-Fried with Chinese Sausage together!