Celebrity chef Brendan Pang lit up the World Square stage with his signature warmth and creativity, serving up Golden Moon Sticky Rice — a dish as stunning as it is satisfying. Layered with buttery shallots, smoky Chinese sausage, and umami-packed mushrooms, it’s crowned with a golden fried egg (yolk-side down, of course) for that signature “moon” moment.
Behind the scenes – shopping for ingredients
In his first Reel, Brendan takes us shopping through Sydney’s Asian grocers — handpicking glutinous rice, dried shiitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and cured pork.
On stage at Gong Festival
Then, on stage at Gong Festival, he brings it all to life: sautéing fragrant shallots, folding in rich, savoury rice, and finishing with that perfect golden egg and homemade chilli oil.
What makes it special:
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Glutinous rice cooked with Chinese sausage, cured pork and shiitake mushrooms
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Water chestnuts for crunch and texture
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Savoury notes of soy, oyster sauce and Chinese cooking wine
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Topped with fried egg, chilli oil and crisp shallots
Comforting, nostalgic, and deeply delicious, Brendan’s Golden Moon Sticky Rice was a true festival favourite, reminding us that food is about connection, memory, and joy.
See more of our other celebrity chef demos at Gong Grocer's Instagram page here.