Nonya Fried Rice (MFF Penang)

I cannot resist fried rice. But this time I did. I cooked the Nonya Fried Rice for my family and only had a small mouthful to taste for seasoning. But before you say "Way to go, PH!", I have to confess that I later ate a piece of cheesecake. LOL!

When I saw this Nonya Fried Rice recipe in Nonya Flavours, I just had to try it. It is a little bit different from my grandma's version because grandma pounds the dried prawns with shallots, garlic and chilli. This recipe however calls for only the dried prawns to be pounded and sauteed with sliced shallots and minced garlic. I found it just as good and this is one of my favorite fried rice recipes.

Nonya Fried Rice
Recipe source : Nonya Flavours (page 162)

Ingredients :
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 eggs lightly beaten

- 6 tbsp cooking oil
- 40g (4) shallots, sliced
- 20g (2 cloves) garlic, chopped
- 50g dried prawns, soaked and pounded
- 150g prawns, shelled and diced
- 10g (2) dried shitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
- 1 tbsp chilli boh, or to taste
- 450g (4 cups) overnight cooked rice

Seasonings :
- 1 tbsp light soya sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/8 tsp pepper or to taste
- 1/8 tsp dark soya sauce (for color)

Garnish :
- 2 stalks spring onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp shallot crisps

Method :
1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok, swirling to coat the sides and bottom well.
2. Pour in beaten eggs, swirling to coat the bottom in the widest circle.
3. Fry the eggs until cooked, turning over once.
4. Shred the omelette with the wok turner, dish out and set aside.
5. Reheat the wok and add 6 tbsp oil to saute the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
6. Add dried prawns and stir fry until aromatic and sizzling.
7. Add prawns, mushrooms and chilli paste. Stir fry for a minute or until aromatic.
8. Stir in the cooked rice and mix well with the seasonings.
9. Return the shredded omelette to the wok and mix well.
10. Dish onto plates and garnish with spring onions and shallot crisps. Serve hot.

I am submitting this post to Malaysian Food Fest Penang Month hosted by Alan of Travellingfoodies.