Pumpkin Chinese Sausage Braised Rice

Name: Pumpkin Chinese Sausage Braised Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sichuan-style sausage; Rice; Ginger; Abalone mushrooms; Pumpkin; Scallions

March 17, 2025 38 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

550 kcal

Calories

22g

Protein

78g

Carbohydrates

25g

Fat

Recipe Main Course

This Sichuan-style Pumpkin Sausage Rice is a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal that combines spicy sausage, sweet pumpkin, and savory abalone mushrooms for a deliciously balanced dish. The key to its rich taste lies in stir-frying fragrant ginger paste, cubed Sichuan sausage, and umami-packed mushrooms before simmering with soaked rice in a rice cooker. The pumpkin adds a natural sweetness, while soy sauce and pepper enhance the depth of flavor. Topped with fresh scallions, this easy yet satisfying recipe delivers a perfect blend of textures and aromas—ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal. With minimal prep and maximum taste, it’s a must-try for lovers of bold, homestyle cooking!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Sichuan-style sausage

Sichuan-style sausage [200g]
Rice

Rice [1 cup]

Secondary Ingredients

Abalone mushrooms

Abalone mushrooms [150g]
Pumpkin

Pumpkin [200g]
Ginger

Ginger [30g]
Scallions

Scallions [20g]

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Step 1

Prepare the ingredients: Sichuan-style sausage has a large serving size, and ginger is minced into ginger paste.

Step 2

Rinse the rice and soak it in advance for 1 hour.

Step 3

Cut the sausage into small cubes.

Step 4

Cut the abalone mushrooms into small cubes.

Step 5

Peel the pumpkin and cut it into small cubes.

Step 6

Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the ginger paste until fragrant, then add the sausage and stir-fry.

Step 7

Add the abalone mushroom cubes and stir-fry.

Step 8

Add the pumpkin cubes and stir-fry.

Step 9

Drain the soaked rice and add it to the wok with all the ingredients, add salt, soy sauce, and pepper, and mix well with an appropriate amount of water.