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Chinese Crispy Rice Skillet Recipe

This Hong Kong–style Chinese crispy rice skillet brings together a golden rice crust with layers of flavorful cured pork, duck liver sausage, and pork belly. It's a savory and satisfying Chinese food recipe made in a cast-iron or nonstick skillet—no clay pot required.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 10-inch cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan
  • Medium bowl
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Rice:

  • 1½ cups uncooked long-grain white rice preferably jasmine
  • 1⅔ cups water plus extra for soaking the rice
  • 5 teaspoons neutral oil
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 ounces (1 to 2 links) Chinese cured pork sausage, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 2 ounces (1 to 2 links) Chinese cured duck liver sausage, thinly sliced on a diagonal
  • 3 ounces Chinese cured pork belly thinly sliced

For the Sauce:

  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper powder

Instructions
 

  • Soak the Rice: Rinse the rice, then soak it in a medium bowl with enough water to cover by about 2 inches. Let it soak for 1 hour. Drain thoroughly.
  • Begin Cooking the Rice: Add the drained rice, 1⅔ cups water, 3 teaspoons of neutral oil, and salt into a 10-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet. Gently stir to level the rice, then lay the sliced sausage and pork belly over the top.
  • Simmer the Rice: Set the skillet over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Once small bubbles start forming, cover the skillet with a lid that fits tightly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the rice is fully tender.
  • Crisp the Bottom: Remove the lid and raise the heat to medium. Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil around the edges. Listen for the rice to start crackling—if it doesn’t, raise the heat slightly. Continue to cook uncovered for another 7 to 10 minutes. To ensure even crisping, rotate the pan occasionally and press lightly with a spatula to check doneness.
  • Make the Sauce: While the rice finishes cooking, combine the sugar, water, both soy sauces, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small saucepan. Warm it over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved completely, stirring often. Turn off the heat and set aside.
  • Serve: Once the rice has formed a golden crust at the bottom, pour half of the prepared sauce over the top. Serve hot with the remaining sauce on the side.

Notes

  • You can substitute the cured meats with other types of Chinese sausages or omit one if preferred.
  • The crispiness of the rice depends on evenly heating the bottom of the pan—rotating it can help avoid burning.
  • This recipe mimics the beloved clay pot texture without needing a traditional clay vessel.
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