Thai Pea Risotto
A creamy and flavorful Thai-inspired risotto dish featuring peas and a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- β1 cup peasfresh or frozen
- β1 cup risottoarborio rice
- β2 tablespoons coconut oilfor sautΓ©ing
- β1 medium oniondiced
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tablespoons fish sauceoptional, for added umami
- β1 tablespoon sugarfor balance of sweetness
Instructions
- 1
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add peas and cook until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add risotto and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 6
Add fish sauce (if using) and stir to combine.
- 7
Add 1 cup of water and stir to combine.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, until risotto is creamy and cooked through.
- 9
Stir in sugar and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the risotto is well combined and the sweetness is balanced.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!