Paul Gayler's Thai Inspired Risotto With Pumpkin

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Paul gayler makes wonderful vegetarian and vegan food. Great recipe for when you have a bit of time to cook.

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Steps

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Melt the margarine in a large heavy bottomed pan.

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Add the onion , garlic , lemongrass , chili , curry powder and ginger and cook , stirring over a low heat for 5 minutes.

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Add the pumpkin and rice and cook for 1 minute more.

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Pour in the wine and a ladle full of stock and cook , stirring , until the liquid is absorbed.

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Keep adding the stock , a ladle full at a time , stirring continuously , until the rice is tender , but al dente , about 25 minutes.

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Towards the end of cooking , add the stock in smaller quantities and check frequently to see if the rice is cooked.

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Add the coconut milk , mint , and coriander.

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Remove from the heat , season and sprinkle with grated coconut to serve.

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Ingredients

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margarine, onion, garlic, lemongrass, red chile, curry powder, fresh gingerroot, pumpkin, arborio rice, dry white wine, vegetable stock, coconut milk, of fresh mint, fresh coriander, salt & freshly ground black pepper, coconut