We use cookies on this website to ensure its proper functioning and to improve the quality of our services. Cookie Policy
Tags and nutritional info are auto-generated and may be inaccurate. Always check the full ingredient list before cooking.
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water and cover until softened. Microwave the mushrooms in their soaking liquid for 1-2 minutes to speed up the process if needed.
Cut the chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients and set aside.
Peel and finely mince the ginger. Slice the Chinese sausage diagonally, slice the mushrooms, and finely chop the spring onion greens.
Lightly brush the bottom of a heavy-based pot with sesame oil. Add the washed rice and mushroom soaking liquid, using a 1:1 ratio of rice to liquid. Cover with a lid and cook over high heat for 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the marinated chicken, mushrooms, and sausage on top of the rice. Sprinkle over the grated ginger, cover, and cook for a further 15 minutes.
Remove the lid and add the spring onions. Crack the egg on top, cover, and cook to your liking. Drizzle a little sesame oil around the edges of the pot and pour over the sweetened soy sauce.
Increase the heat for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the bottom of the rice, then serve immediately, mixing everything together before eating.
Want to keep this recipe for later? We can email it to you!
Microwaving the mushrooms in their soaking liquid speeds up softening.
Keep the chicken pieces small so they cook in the same time as the rice.
Can I use fresh shiitake mushrooms?
Yes, but the soaking liquid from dried mushrooms adds extra flavor to the rice.
What if I don't have a claypot?
You can use any heavy-based pot with a lid.
How do I know when the rice is crispy?
Listen for a sizzling sound and check for a golden crust at the bottom.
Can I substitute the Chinese sausage?
You can use any smoked or cured sausage, but the flavor will differ.
Is the egg necessary?
The egg adds richness, but you can omit it if preferred.
