Shelter Crumb Prawn Fried Rice from Moonhouse

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Moonhouse brings Chinese cuisine to life by intersecting flavours in contemporary ways. Head Chef Chris Cann shares his recipe for Shelter Crumb Prawn Fried Rice, a dish that exemplifies the restaurant's innovative approach to traditional Chinese cooking.

06 August 2024

Shelter Crumb Prawn Fried Rice from Moonhouse 

Ingredients:  

80g prawn cutlets 

280g cooked/dried jasmine rice (equal parts water and rice) 

20g chilli paste 

10ml seasoning 

Chopped chives (for garnish) 

Prawn Seasoning:

40g chives, chopped 

5ml kombu 

2g sea salt flakes 

2g white sugar 

5ml Annatto oil 

Shelter Crumb:

5g garlic flakes 

80g panko breadcrumbs 

5g smoked paprika 

10g castor sugar 

10g onion powder 

50ml Annatto oil 

40g prawn paste 

20g Korean chili powder 

Shelter Crumb Preparation 

  •   Combine all ingredients in a bowl. 
  •    Mix and set aside. 

 

Moonhouse Chilli Paste: 

280g long red chillies 

180g ginger 

380g garlic 

380g brown onion 

600ml shallot oil 

300ml Annatto oil 

40g prawn paste 

80g sugar 

 Moonhouse Chilli Paste Preperation:

  •   Pulse all ingredients until slightly chunky. 
  •    Place the mixture in a wok and caramelise, stirring constantly and scraping all the flavour off the wok. 
  •    Allow the mixture to caramelise multiple times. 
  •    Once well caramelised, add 40g prawn paste and 80g sugar. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. 
  •    Store appropriately. 

Cook the Fried Rice 

  •    Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat and add the Annatto oil. 
  •    Add the prawn cutlets and stir-fry until they are just cooked. 
  •    Add the cooked/dried jasmine rice and stir-fry until well combined with the prawns. 
  •    Add 20g of the Moonhouse Chilli Paste and 10ml of seasoning. Continue to stir-fry until the rice is well-coated and heated through. 

Combine and Serve 

  •    Add the chopped chives, kombu, sea salt flakes, and white sugar to the rice mixture. Stir well to combine. 
  •    Serve the fried rice on plates. 
  •    Garnish with chopped chives and Shelter Crumb. 

Moonhouse

282 Carlisle Street, Balaclava