Curries and seafood are a favourite in our house! So a recipe to combine the two is perfect for us. If you are not a fan of prawns - just add cubed chicken in step 5 with the rice.
This recipe was inspired and tweaked from Maddy’s recipe on the Thermomix Forum.
{Recipe updated 30th November 2015}
ThermoFun – Red Curry Prawn Risotto Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 2 spring onions, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 red chilli, deseeded
- handful coriander leaves
- handful parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 20g olive oil
- 100g carrot, quartered
- 1 red capsicum, quartered
- 400g coconut milk
- 400g boiling water from kettle
- 20gTM vegetable stock concentrate
- 300g arborio rice
- pepper, to taste
- 400g - 500g raw peeled prawns
Instructions
- Place onion, spring onions, garlic, chilli, coriander, parsley and oil into TM bowl and chop 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down.
- Add curry paste and sauté 5 mins / Varoma / speed 1 / MC off.
- Add capsicum and carrot and chop 3 sec / speed 8.
- Scrape down and add 100g coconut milk (reserve rest in the can).
- Cook 2 mins / 100°C / speed 1 / Reverse.
- Add remaining coconut milk, arborio rice, water, stock and pepper and mix
2 sec / speed 3 / Reverse. - Continue cooking 16 mins / 100°C / speed 1 / Reverse / MC off, placing simmering basket onto TM lid to prevent spatter.
- Add prawns and with aid of spatula, stir gently to mix.
- Cook 4 mins / 100°C / speed 1 / Reverse.
- Place in ThermoServer and allow to rest 5 mins.
Notes
Don't be tempted to add the prawns earlier. They continue cooking in the Thermoserver. Adding earlier will overcook them.
If you prefer to use chicken this can be added at step 5.
Also works with Jasmine Rice
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Karen Hughes says
I’ve made this yummy recipe a few times now, but tonight I used a marina mix. I added the fish pieces a few minutes earlier than the prawns and other seafood, as they would take a little longer than the prawns. I squeezed some lime juice over when it was served - I only had limes but have used lemon before - it was delicious 😋 Thanks again Leonie 😄
thermofun says
oh my mouth is watering after reading your comment Karen! :)
Jacki Wootten says
Could I use 400ml prawn stock instead of the stock paste and boiling water? I assume the stock would have to be hot first
thermofun says
Yes absolutely you can Jacki. You can add the stock cold but just allow an additional few minutes for it to warm up in the TM.
molly says
Made for dinner tonight and it was super tasty! Thanks for sharing.
Jordi says
First meal I have made We used chicken and it was amazing and so so easy and quick
shaun says
Loved this dish used a combination of Chicken and Prawns also added some peas in at the end with the prawns . Really tasty another winner ids were happy
happy kids happy life
thermofun says
Well done Shaun! Yes indeed happy kids happy life!! :)
Paula says
I have wanted to make this for some time, finally did this week and my family loved it! It was delicious! This will be a regular in our house ! Thanks for a great recipe!!
thermofun says
Thank you Paula! One of my top favourites too! :)
Megan says
I have a Green Curry mix in the freezer from a separate recipe, do you think that could be used instead of the Red Curry Paste?
Megan says
Sorry...it's a Thai Green Curry mix. Same question applies though :)
thermofun says
Hi Megan, yes absolutely as i have certainly made this with my green curry paste. Enjoy! :)
Emily says
Would it be ok to use green curry paste? Save me trip to the shops
thermofun says
yes absolutely Emily - as I have done this!
Lucinda says
Very nice and a bit different to the usual risotto. I made it with chicken & zucchini instead of capsicum - it is quite forgiving with the vegies you can use :)
thermofun says
Thank you Lucinda - yes you are right it is very forgiving with vegies! :)
Anne says
No words to describe this risotto except DELICIOUS ? Will be my go to risotto recipe. So much nicer than the local Italian takeaway chicken risotto.
thermofun says
Thanks Anne. It is super delicious!
Kristin says
How long can I keep this in the fridge? Could I freeze it?
Thanks
Kristin
thermofun says
Hi Kristin, it keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. And yes it can be frozen too. :)
Marion says
This is one of our favourites. When my man says you can make that again it has to be good. One of the regulars that we make. It makes 6 good sized serves, so 3 meals for the 2 of us and a few lunches of leftovers the next day for me. I think I need to add more prawns though. I have added snow peas in at the same time as the prawns, but the bowl gets a bit on the full side. Maybe it would work better with extra in the TM5.
thermofun says
Thanks Marion, yes a big favourite here too! :)
Milly says
My 1st time cooking risotto in my thermie.
Risotto was Devine, I used chicken & added it in Step 5.
I used Simon Johnson green curry paste.
10/10 recipie
thermofun says
Thank you Milly. A favourite here too! :)
Gwenda Chapple says
This is the best thing I have made in my Thermomix so far. Absolutely delicious and so easy. Followed the instructions as stated and wow, so yum. I used prawns, but will also try chicken another time. Plus it goes such a long way. Thanks again
thermofun says
Thank you Gwenda - one of my personal favourites too! :)
Narelle says
I notice you don't use the butterfly whisk - is that right? Most of the risotto recipes I have seen use the butterfly whisk? Thanks
thermofun says
Hi Narelle - no it doesn't need it. :) Just make sure you have it in Reverse!!
Karly says
Was delicious! Will become a regular family meal
Danielle says
How spicy would you say this dish is?
thermofun says
Danielle if you aren't keen on 'heat' leave out the chilli, then it would be absolutely fine for those that don't like it hot. :)
Susan says
I made this with 600grams of prawns and the ratio was perfect. I served Brocollini on the side. It Fed 4 adults.
I will be sharing this recipe with all of my Thermo friends, as it was amazing!
thermofun says
Thank you Susan - yes one our favourites too! :)
Christine says
Made this for the first time today. My new favourite risotto. so yum
thermofun says
Great to hear Christine, It is one of my all time favourite dishes :)
Jacqui says
I made this last night, I used skinnymixers laksa paste as I had no red curry paste. It was amazing! Best thing is that it didn't go gluggy and 'set', even though I had it sitting in a server for 25 minutes. Thank you!
KA says
If substituting prawns with chicken - would you suggest adding the chicken at the same step that the prawns are added ?
thermofun says
KA - chicken needs a lot more cooking time. So add the chicken at step 6. :)
Annette says
My absolute favourite risotto ever. I have made it with both prawns and chicken, both equally delicious. In fact I chose to make it for our wedding anniversary rather than go out for dinner. That way we knew we wouldn't be disappointed in the meal. Thanks Leonie
thermofun says
Thank you Annette! Happy Anniversary to you both too! :)
Judy says
This is one of the best recipes for a Thermo-cooker ever! I just made it again tonight. I've lost count of how many times I've made it ... just for me. My OH doesn't like prawns (what's wrong with him?!) so when he goes away overnight, I make it for myself!
Thanks Leonie xx
thermofun says
Thanks Judy :)
My 18 year old doesn't like prawns either! Odd hey?!! ;)
All the more for me I say! lol!
Melinda says
Hi - is 'TM vege stock' the vegetable stock paste from the Basic Cookbook? Do you use a tablespoon of paste or stock (made from the paste) ie: 1 tablespoon of liquid? Can you use stock made from a shop bought stock cube instead? Still only use 1 tablespoon of stock/liquid? Thanks!
thermofun says
Hi Melinda, yes it is 1 Tbsp concentrated stock which is from the BCB. If you are using a shop bought stock cube I'd suggest you use one whole stock cube. :)
Kara says
How many does this recipe serve?
thermofun says
Kara I'd say 4-6 depending on how hungry everyone is! :)
Bec says
I made this last night for my husband and father-in-law, they both said it was the best risotto they'd ever had, and they're pretty fussy and critical so I was a bit nervous, but it will definitely be a regular for us, thanks for the recipe!
thermofun says
Awesome Bec that they were happy, so then your nerves could relax! :)
Dee says
Hi, I would
Like to make this but were can I get the Thai pasta recipe as I don't want to buy the Indian book?
Thanks
Dee
thermofun says
Hi Dee, you can buy red curry paste in a jar in supermarkets. I am currently working on a recipe to publish on here soon too for it. :)
Christine says
I have made this recipe many times and everyone loves it. The only issue I have is that it ends up a bit thick and gluggy, however, tastes amazing.
thermofun says
oh that's a shame Christine. Maybe next time add a little more water perhaps.
Fiona says
Delicious!! Loved it!
thermofun says
Thanks Fiona! Pleased you loved it! :)
Rebecca2014 says
How much corriander and parsley?
thermofun says
Just a handful Rebecca - all according to how much you have and how much you like them! :)
Michelle says
Absolutely loved it!! Will definitely be a regular.
One question: the ingredients list says 400ml water, but cooking mwthod says 300ml water. Which is correct?
thermofun says
wow Michelle you are obviously very observant! :) Sooo many people have made this and also heaps from my recipe on the TM Recipe Community, that no one has asked this question!! lol I have to admit to say I'm guessing but I would go with the 400g in the ingredients. It is now on my list of things to cook to double check it! Thank you for bringing it to my attention! :)
Bev says
Hi, would like to halve the recipe. Would I still cook for same amount of time or halve the time?
thermofun says
Hi Bev - general rule of Thermomix recipes is if they are halved we take off 20% cooking time. If doubled we add 20% cooking time. However with this particular recipe I would say the alborio rice would still need the same amount of time as stated in the recipe. I hope you enjoy it! :)
Sally says
Cooked this last night, my first risotto! Yum! Family loved it! Great recipe! Thanks! :-)
thermofun says
Awesome Sally - great first risotto to make! Pleased you liked it! :)
chezford says
Loved this!
thermofun says
Im pleased you liked it! It's a popular one in our house too! :)
Belinda August says
I brought cooked prawns ... is that ok? Can I just add them at the very end?
thermofun says
Yes Belinda that should be fine. I'd just add them no more than a minute before the end - just long enough to heat them through which would not take long. In fact you could even just stir them through the risotto when you put the risotto in your thermoserver - and leave the risotto to 'sit' for a few mins.
Cherie says
I am not a seafood person so will be using chicken instead. When would you suggest I add the chicken?
thermofun says
I add it when I put in the first lot of coconut milk. Yes and it works beautifully with chicken too! :) Enjoy!
chezford says
was very nice, all family loved it :)
Ebony says
This is one of my all time favourite dinners, so easy and so delicious. Love your work Leonie. Eb x
thermofun says
Yes a favourite of ours too! Thanks Eb! :)
Jessica says
How many does the risotto serve please
thermofun says
I'd say six people Jessica. :)