A risotto prepared in Asian style with prawns and coconut milk.

Fish sauce brings Asian umami depth, coconut milk balances richness, and lime zest adds brightness. The rice cooks in 25 minutes. Use frozen prawns already peeled so they absorb flavours better.
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Ingredients for 4 servings

servings
  1. 3 tablespoons of sesame oil, preferably
  2. 1 large onion, chopped
  3. 10.5 oz (300 g) arborio rice
  4. 1 can of 1.7 cups (400 ml) coconut milk
  5. 2.1 cups (500 ml) water
  6. 0.3 cup (60 ml) fish sauce
  7. 1 lime, zested and juiced
  8. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  9. 5.25 oz (150 g) frozen peas
  10. 14 oz (400 g) frozen prawns, peeled
  11. 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped