Prawn & Kumara Risotto
A recipe from New Zealand.
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Nutrition (per serving)
520Calories
38 gProtein
68 gCarbs
18 gFat
8 gSugar
950 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 600 g Large prawns (peeled, deveined)
- 400 g Arborio rice
- 400 g Kumara (finely diced)
- 1.5 L Fish or chicken stock (hot)
- 150 ml White wine
- 60 g Butter
- 100 g Parmesan (grated)
- 1 each Onion & garlic (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- for garnish Fresh chives
Method
- Sauté onion and garlic in oil and half butter. Add rice, stir 2 min until translucent.
- Add wine, reduce. Add hot stock 1 ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed before next (18–20 min total). Add kumara after 10 min.
- When rice creamy and al dente, stir in prawns last 3–4 min until cooked.
- Finish with remaining butter, parmesan and chives. Serve immediately – luxurious NZ prawn-kumara risotto.
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