Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
4 cup

chicken broth

13.5 oz

lite coconut milk

canned

1 cup

arborio rice

1 unit

yellow onion

finely diced

1.5 tbsp

olive oil

divided

0.5 cup

rice wine

optional

1 tsp

salt

to taste

2 tbsp

butter

in pats

0.5 pound

frozen cooked shrimp

tail-off

0.5 tbsp

Thai chili sauce

1 unit

lime

juice of

1 tbsp

corn starch

Step 1
~3 min

Heat chicken stock and coconut milk in a medium saucepan until bubbly, then reduce to low and keep simmering.

Step 2
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or dutch oven on medium heat.

Step 3
~3 min

Saute finely diced yellow onion until translucent.

Step 4
~3 min

Add arborio rice and toast, stirring constantly, for about three minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 5
~3 min

Add rice wine, or 1 ladle of simmering chicken stock and coconut milk.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir rice constantly until it absorbs most of the liquid.

Step 7
~3 min

Continue adding one ladleful of liquid at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is the desired tenderness.

Step 8
~3 min

Add salt to taste.

Step 9
~3 min

Remove from heat.

Step 10
~3 min

Stir in butter until melted.

Step 11
~3 min

Put frozen cooked shrimp in a skillet and heat on medium until warm. Drain.

Step 12
~3 min

Return the skillet to medium heat, add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and shrimp, and saute briefly.

Step 13
~3 min

Stir in chili sauce and lime juice, along with any remaining stock and coconut milk, reserving about a quarter cup.

Step 14
~3 min

Stir cornstarch into the reserved stock, and stir into the shrimp sauce.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve shrimp sauce ladled over risotto.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality chicken broth for best flavor.

Do not overcook the shrimp, as it will become rubbery.

Adjust chili sauce according to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Risotto can be made ahead of time and reheated, but shrimp is best fresh.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed asparagus.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (Risotto) and Thailand (Flavors)

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Italian and Southeast Asian cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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