Nuffnang

Wednesday, April 3

Prawn Risotto

4 Portion

1 litre Chicken stock (use instant cubes)
10 Prawns with shells

3 Shallots
1 tbsp minced garlic

1 cup Carnaroli rice
White wine (Riesling, Chardonnay)

2-3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Whipped cream (if you have time)



  • De-shell and de-vein prawns. Cut each prawn into 3. Marinate in salt, pepper, sugar and sesame oil.
  • Add prawn heads to chicken stock, and heat up
  • Chop shallots into small bits
  • Medium heat. Saute shallots and garlic in olive oil until soft
  • Add in rice and coat every rice grain with oil. Blast rice until semi-transparent
  • Add in enough white wine to cover all the rice
  • Add in 1 ladle of stock when 1/2 of wine has evaporated
  • Cook until 1/2 of stock has evaporated, then add in another ladle.
  • Repeat until rice is al dente
  • Stir fry prawns and set aside.
  • Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese
  • Fold in whipped cream for richer taste.
  • Season with salt and pepper