Chow sam shee is a type of Chinese sausage commonly used in Chinese cooking. It is a variety of lap cheong made from pork, liver, and salt, and is usually cured and lightly smoked. It is available dried or fresh and must be cooked or steamed before eating.
The texture of chow sam shee is not as firm as standard lap cheong; it tends to be more crumbly. It adds a distinctive flavor to stir-fries, steamed dishes, and rice recipes across many regional Chinese cuisines.