Lap cheong (腊肠)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice, drain it, then cook it covered in water for 15 minutes over low heat.
2. Meanwhile, lightly score the sausage and soak it for 5 minutes in hot water to clean it.
3. Cut it into thin rounds on the diagonal.
4. Heat the oil and brown the onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
5. Add the sausage rounds and stir-fry for 3 minutes over medium heat until slightly crispy.
6. Deglaze with the rice wine, then add the soy sauce and sugar and mix.
7. Pour over the hot rice or serve alongside, sprinkled with chives.