From soft, flaky fish to juicy prawns, seafood is a culinary delight. Packed with bold Hakka flavours, the Typhoon Shelter Prawns are tender, aromatic, and melt in your mouth with every bite. Chef Katherine Lim, a pioneer in showcasing Hakka’s culinary beauty, presents her signature dish of Typhoon Shelter Prawns. Bursting with flavours of garlic, chillies and spring onions, it is prepared using the classic Hong Kong seafood cooking technique. The dish was brought to the mainland of Kolkata by the fishing communities. Chef Lim brought together Kolkata’s rich seafood and Hong Kong’s vibrant Hakka flavours, creating a signature dish that is now a favourite among seafood lovers.
Typhoon Shelter Prawns Recipe: Chef Katherine Lim Shares A Hakka Speciality
Tender, golden prawns tossed with garlic, chillies, and spring onions—Chef Katherine Lim’s Typhoon Shelter Prawns blend bold Hakka flavours with Kolkata’s seafood charm in every bite.
Contributed By
Nishtha KawraniJuly 4, 2025

Typhoon Shelter Prawns Recipe by Chef Katherine Lim
Quick Info
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 10 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 2
Difficulty easy
Ingredients
- Large prawns with shell, back slit open, deveined - 300 g
- Rice wine - 1 tbsp
- White pepper - 0.25 tsp
- Salt - 0.25 tsp
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Garlic - 3 tbsp
- Chopped ginger - 0.25 tsp
- Chopped spring onion - 2 tbsp
- Panko crumbs - 2 tbsp
- Cornstarch (as needed) - 0 g
- Fresh red chillies (sliced) - 4 piece
Instructions
Step-1
Marinate prawns with the rice wine, salt, white pepper and set aside.
Step-2
Dredge prawns in cornstarch and fry on medium-high heat till golden and remove.
Step-3
Heat 1 tsp of oil, add ginger and fry on low heat till brown.
Step-4
Add panko, chillies and the prawns and toss together for 20 seconds.
Step-5
Add the golden garlic and chopped spring onions, toss till heated through and serve.
Note:
- Double the ingredients when cooking for more people to ensure everyone gets a fluffy stack.
- Swap out eggs for mashed bananas, yogurt, or flaxseed mix if you're vegetarian or allergic to eggs.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for extra soft and airy pancakes.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking to get fluffier pancakes.
- Cook on medium-low heat to avoid burning while ensuring even cooking.
- Add vanilla extract or cinnamon for an extra touch of flavor.
- Top with fresh fruits, nuts, or honey for a delicious and healthy twist.
Recipe
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 10 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 2
Difficulty easy
Ingredients
- Large prawns with shell, back slit open, deveined - 300 g
- Rice wine - 1 tbsp
- White pepper - 0.25 tsp
- Salt - 0.25 tsp
- Oil - 1 tsp
- Garlic - 3 tbsp
- Chopped ginger - 0.25 tsp
- Chopped spring onion - 2 tbsp
- Panko crumbs - 2 tbsp
- Cornstarch (as needed) - 0 g
- Fresh red chillies (sliced) - 4 piece
Instructions
Step-1
Marinate prawns with the rice wine, salt, white pepper and set aside.
Step-2
Dredge prawns in cornstarch and fry on medium-high heat till golden and remove.
Step-3
Heat 1 tsp of oil, add ginger and fry on low heat till brown.
Step-4
Add panko, chillies and the prawns and toss together for 20 seconds.
Step-5
Add the golden garlic and chopped spring onions, toss till heated through and serve.
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