Crispy Black Pepper Chicken Sausage

Cooking StepsHow to cook Crispy Black Pepper Chicken Sausage step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1

   Peel and wash the ginger, cut into thin strips, place in a bowl and soak in boiling water for 30 minutes.

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2. 
   Step 2

   Rinse the salt off the pork casings, then rinse thoroughly with clean water three times and soak for 20 minutes.

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3. 
   Step 3

   Wash the chicken breast and trim off any fat and tendons.

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4. 
   Step 4

   Slice and mince the chicken. I like it with some texture, but mince it into a fine paste if you prefer a smoother consistency.

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5. 
   Step 5

   Place the minced chicken in a large bowl, crack in the eggs, add salt, chicken bouillon powder, sugar, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper powder. Mix well.

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6. 
   Step 6

   Put the cornstarch in a small bowl, add the ice water and 20g of the ginger soaking liquid, stir until smooth, then pour into the chicken mixture.

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7. 
   Step 7

   Stir vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky and elastic. If you have time, refrigerate for 1 hour; otherwise, proceed to stuffing right away. Slide the pork casing onto the sausage stuffer and tie a knot at the end.

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8. 
   Step 8

   Squeeze the chicken mixture into the casing, tie a knot at the tail end as well, and secure with cotton string.

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9. 
   Step 9

   Prick a few small holes with a toothpick, especially where there are air bubbles, then air-dry the surface moisture.

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10. 
    Step 10

    Place in a pot with cold water, do not cover with a lid. Cook over low heat for 40 minutes, maintaining a gentle simmer throughout.

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11. 
    Step 11

    Remove and immediately plunge into cold water. Change the water 2–3 times until the sausages feel cool to the touch, then place on a drying rack to air-dry. The cold water bath makes the sausages firmer and more bouncy — the texture is wonderful!

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12. 
    Step 12

    They come out small and bite-sized!

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13. 
    Step 13

    You can see visible black pepper specks throughout.

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14. 
    Step 14

    Firm and bouncy texture with a rich black pepper flavor — absolutely delicious, low-fat and guilt-free!

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