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Cantonese Clay Pot Rice, and where to source it

Cantonese Clay Pot Rice — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Cantonese Clay Pot Rice Chinese 5best2buy.com

Rotate the pot over the flame in the final minutes and drizzle oil down the sides to build the crisp golden crust without burning it.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
MakesServes 3
CuisineChinese
Cost$$$
Dairy-free
Contains  gluten · shellfish · soy · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 3 servings
Jasmine rice
1.5 cups
300 g
Local / market
Chinese sausage (lap cheung)
2 links
2 links
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Chicken thigh, sliced
8 oz
225 g
Local / market
Ginger, minced
1 tsp
5 ml
Local / market
Soy sauce
2 tbsp
30 ml
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Oyster sauce
1 tbsp
15 ml
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Sesame oil
1 tsp
5 ml
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Sugar
1 tsp
5 ml
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Dark soy sauce (for finishing)
1 tbsp
15 ml
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Scallions and neutral oil
to finish
to finish
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
  1. Marinate the sliced chicken with ginger, soy, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar for 15 minutes. Rinse the rice.PT15M
  2. Put the rice and water in the clay pot, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook until the surface water is nearly gone.PT8M
  3. Lay the sausage and chicken over the rice, cover, and cook on low so they steam through.PT8M
  4. Drizzle oil down the sides, rotate the pot over the flame to build a crust, then finish with the sweetened dark soy and scallions.PT4M
The Toolkit

Clay pot · Cleaver · Rice paddle

Straight Answers
Can you make Cantonese Clay Pot Rice in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Cantonese Clay Pot Rice? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Cantonese Clay Pot Rice ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Cantonese Clay Pot Rice gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in tamari instead of soy sauce (check the other labels too).

Is Cantonese Clay Pot Rice vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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