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Curry Risotto from The Art of Escapism Cooking

Dorothy Porker
A quick and easy hearty and aggressive risotto made with Japanese curry bricks and some extra veg from The Art of Escapism Cooking by Lady and Pups.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main course
Cuisine Fusion, Italian, Japanese
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c - 250 ml chicken stock
  • 3 T - 45 ml milk most variaties work - more as needed
  • 1 1/3 T - 30 gr Japanese curry bricks whichever brand you like, can find or afford
  • 2 T - 30 gr caramelized onion powder I buy ready-made caramelized onions and grind them up with my pestle and mortar
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 t - 3 gr ginger grated
  • 2 t - 12 gr unsweetened cocoa powder yes really
  • 2 t - 12 gr curry powder
  • 1/2 t - 3 gr Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 t - 3 gr honey
  • 1 1/4 c 160 gr rice pre-cooked, leftover is fine
  • 1 egg yolk you can freeze the whites for up to one year
  • Parmesan grated, to serve
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 c - 125 gr peas fresh or frozen, optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine everything 1 c - 250 ml chicken stock, 3 T - 45 ml milk, 1 1/3 T - 30 gr curry brick, 1 T - 15 gr caramelized onion powder, clove of garlic, 1/2 t - 3 gr of ginger, mustard, honey and the 2 tsp - 12 gr of cacao and curry powder in a heavy based saucepan until everything is thoroughly mixed.
  • Bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add 1 1/4 c - 160 gr rice and 1 c - 125 gr peas and warm through. Adjust thickness with milk if so desired.
  • Serve with 1 raw egg yolk on top and lots of the grated Parmesan and freshly ground pepper.

Notes

Lady and Pups' curry risotto keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge and can best be reheated by coating it in breadcrumbs and shallow frying it.
Keyword comfort food, cookbook recipe, Italian food, Japanese curry, Japanese food, Lady and Pups, The Art of Escapism Cooking