Thai Crab Risotto with Lemongrass and Kaffir Lime

A rich, flavorful fusion risotto featuring homemade crab oil, aromatic lemongrass, kaffir lime, and fresh crab meat.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1825.2 kcals 3650.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.2 grams 74.3 grams
Fat 171.1 grams 342.1 grams
Protein 39.3 grams 78.5 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
2
tbsp
Parmesan
freshly grated
1
tbsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
5
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
stalk
Lemongrass
finely chopped
2
piece
Kaffir Lime Leaves
finely shredded
1
tbsp
Coriander
roughly chopped
OilsFats
Seafood
1
piece
Crab Shell
broken up
50
g
110
g
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
long, roughly chopped
1
piece
Shallot
roughly chopped
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Heat half the crab shell, chicken stock, lemongrass, and one lime leaf in a saucepan.
  • Roast remaining shell, red chilli, chopped shallot, tomato purée, and vegetable oil for 30 minutes.
  • Strain the roasted crab oil into a sterilized jar and set aside.
  • Sauté the finely chopped shallot and remaining lime leaf in butter until medium-hot.
  • Stir in rice, curry paste, and wine, cooking until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Gradually add strained crab stock to the rice over 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in coriander, green chilli, cream, and both types of crab meat.
  • Mix in parmesan, mascarpone, lime juice, and seasoning.
  • Plate the risotto, garnish with coriander cress, and drizzle with crab oil.