Thai-Style Carnaroli Risotto
A creamy and flavorful risotto infused with Thai-inspired flavors, featuring zesty som tam sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 cup Carnaroli rice
- ●2 tablespoons Zesty som tam saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
- ●1 cup Coconut milk
- ●4 cups Vegetable broth
- ●1/4 cup Fresh cilantro
- ●2 Lime wedges
- ●to taste Salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable broth in a separate pot and keep warm.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the Thai red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add the Carnaroli rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the coconut milk and stir to combine.
- 6
Add 1 cup of the warm broth to the rice mixture and stir to combine.
- 7
Continue adding the broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly and allowing each portion to absorb before adding the next.
- 8
After 20-25 minutes of cooking, the rice should be tender and creamy.
- 9
Stir in the zesty som tam sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 10
Season with salt to taste.
- 11
Serve the risotto hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.