Dongbei-Style German Sausage with Crisp Rice Cakes
A fusion dish that combines the flavors of Dongbei cuisine with traditional German sausage, served with crispy rice cakes.
Ingredients
- β1 pound German sausagesuch as bratwurst or knockwurst
- β2 tablespoons Dongbei-style fermented soybean paste
- β1 package crisp rice cakesavailable in most Asian grocery stores
- β1 cup lo mein noodlescooked according to package instructions
- β1/4 cup meen chow mein sauceavailable in most Asian grocery stores
- β2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- β1 teaspoon exotic spicessuch as Szechuan peppercorns or star anise
- β oil for frying
- β1 cup waterfor cooking sausage
- βto taste salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the German sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the Dongbei-style fermented soybean paste to the skillet and stir to combine with the oil.
- 5
Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and stir to combine with the soybean paste.
- 6
Add the meen chow mein sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Return the sausage to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve the sausage and noodle mixture over crispy rice cakes.
- 10
Garnish with exotic spices and serve immediately.