Fusion Sausage & Rice Bowl with Crispy Toppings

Fusion Sausage & Rice Bowl with Crispy Toppings

A delicious one-pan fusion dish combining cooked sausage, fluffy rice, and sweet corn, topped with crispy chicken nuggets and fries. This American-Thai-Mediterranean inspired bowl is quick, easy, and perfect for beginners who want an impressive meal in under 30 minutes.

23 min
Easy
3 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet6/10
Salty7/10
Sour0/10
Umami7/10
Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

The bowl contrasts soft, fluffy rice and tender, juicy sausage with very crispy chicken nuggets and crunchy sweet potato fries on top. Corn kernels add occasional pop and bite, creating a mix of smooth and crunchy textures in every spoonful.

👃 Aroma

A savory, meaty aroma from the sausages and chicken nuggets dominates, with warm toasted notes from the cooked rice and a hint of caramelized sweetness from the corn and sweet potato fries. There is a mild fried/grease undertone that emphasizes the comfort-food character.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp, cold lager or pilsner to cut the richness; alternatively sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon or an unsweetened iced tea for a non-alcoholic option.

🥗 Side Dishes

Light green salad with a lemon vinaigrette or quick cucumber-pickled slaw to add acidity; steamed or sautéed greens (bok choy or spinach) or a small serving of kimchi for a tangy contrast.

Ingredients(5 items)

  • 12 cups cooked rice (or instant rice)
  • 22 sausages (sliced)
  • 31 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 48 chicken nuggets (frozen)
  • 51 cup sweet potato fries (frozen)

Nutrition Information(per serving)

520
Calories
28g
Protein
58g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large pan over medium-high heat with a little oil. Add the sliced sausages and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the same pan, add the cooked rice and corn. Stir everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    While the rice cooks, bake the chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries according to package directions (usually 12-15 minutes at 400°F).

  4. 4

    Return the cooked sausages to the pan with the rice and corn mixture. Stir gently to combine everything.

  5. 5

    Divide the rice mixture into bowls and top each with crispy nuggets and sweet potato fries. Serve immediately while everything is hot and crispy.

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