Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 box

Risotto (pre-packaged, saffron)

uncooked

9 unit

Mixed Seafood (frozen)

thawed

0.7 pound

Sole Fillet

cut into pieces

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

3 piece

Cherry Tomato

halved

2 piece

Lemon Rind

sliced

6 unit

Shallots

minced

0.5 unit

Garlic

minced

1 stalk

Lemongrass

finely diced

0.5 tsp

Oyster Sauce

0.5 tsp

Sugar

0.25 cube

Chicken Stock Bullion

Step 1
~3 min

Dice lemongrass, slice shallots and garlic, and pound in a mortar until very fine.

Step 2
~3 min

Add oyster sauce, chicken stock bullion, and sugar to the pounded mixture and mix well to create the lemongrass sauce.

Step 3
~3 min

Scoop 1 tablespoon of the lemongrass sauce to marinate the sole fillet for about 15 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat a saucepan with olive oil and add the remaining lemongrass sauce mixture.

Step 5
~3 min

Sauté the sauce until fragrant and then turn off the heat; set aside.

Step 6
~3 min

Prepare the Ponto Saffron Risotto according to the instructions on the box.

Step 7
~3 min

Cut the sole fillet into 1 inch by 2 inches and 2 cm thick pieces.

Step 8
~3 min

Brush a small amount of butter on a frying pan.

Step 9
~3 min

Brown each side of the sole fillet for about 3 minutes per side; set aside on a plate.

Step 10
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the lemongrass sauce.

Step 11
~3 min

Add the mixed seafood to the pan and stir-fry for 3 minutes.

Step 12
~3 min

Add the cooked risotto to the seafood and mix well.

Step 13
~3 min

Gently fold in the cooked sole fillet.

Step 14
~3 min

Transfer the risotto to a serving plate and decorate with cherry tomato and lemon rind.

Step 15
~3 min

Serve with a bowl of mint leaves and egg soup and freshly baked baguettes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust oyster sauce to taste.

Use fresh seafood for best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Risotto can be made ahead, but seafood should be cooked 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 salad.

Accompany with a light broth-based soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled asparagus
Lemon-herb roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy (risotto) with Asian influences (lemongrass sauce)

Cultural Significance

A fusion dish blending Italian and Asian culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Special occasion
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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