Chinese Sweet Pork Sausage

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate or freeze.

Steaming or pan-frying are common cooking methods for lap cheong.

Slice thinly and add to fried rice, stir-fries, or noodle dishes.

Soak the sausage in warm water for a few minutes before cooking if it seems very dry.

The fat renders out during cooking, adding richness to the dish.

Rice (steamed, fried)

Chinese greens (like bok choy or gai lan)

Noodles

Eggs

Cooking at too high a heat, which can cause the casing to split or the sausage to burn before it's cooked through.

Not slicing thinly enough, leading to overly large, chewy pieces.

Overcooking, which can make the sausage tough and dry.