eCook Meal
Forbidden Black Rice Risotto
with Thai green coconut sauce & shimeji mushrooms
This Asian take on risotto is made with beautiful nutty black rice, cooked in Thai green curry paste and coconut cream until absolutely oozy. Topped with golden shimeji mushrooms and served with an Ohitashi salad of spinach and peanuts tossed in a soy, mirin and lime dressing. Fusion sensations incoming.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
START THE RISOTTO
Boil a kettle. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Dilute the vegetable stock with 350ml of boiling water, set aside. Add the curry paste (to taste) to the onions and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the rinsed black rice and coat in the curry paste. Add in the diluted stock and the coconut cream (reserving 1 tbsp for plating). Leave to simmer for 35-40 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid but is still creamy.
TOASTY Peanuts & THE ASIAN DRESSING
Place the Peanuts in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Roughly chop when cool enough to handle. In a small bowl, combine ½ the soy sauce, ½ the mirin and juice from 1 lime wedge to taste, and set aside for step 5.
FRY THE MUSHROOMS
When your risotto has 8-10 mins left to cook, gently wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth or paper towel. Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until soft and golden, shifting as they colour. Remove from the heat on completion, season to taste and set aside in the pan to keep warm.
FINISH THE RISOTTO & TOSS THE SALAD
Once the risotto has finished cooking, season to taste with soy sauce - the salty element, Mirin - a balance of sweetness, and lime juice - gives the dish the zing. In a separate bowl, add the rinsed Spinach, ½ of the chopped Peanuts and the asian dressing. Toss to combine and set aside.
FORBIDDEN FEAST...
Plate up the oozy black rice risotto and swirl through the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut cream. Top with the golden shimeji mushrooms. Garnish with the remaining Peanuts, chopped coriander and a lime wedge. Serve the Ohitashi spinach salad on the side. Enjoy!
START THE RISOTTO
Boil a kettle. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 4-6 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Dilute the vegetable stock with 700ml of boiling water, set aside. Add the curry paste (to taste) to the onions and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the rinsed black rice and coat in the curry paste. Add in the diluted stock and the coconut cream (reserving 2 tbsps for plating). Leave to simmer for 35-40 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid but is still creamy.
TOASTY Peanuts & THE ASIAN DRESSING
Place the Peanuts in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Roughly chop when cool enough to handle. In a small bowl, combine ½ the soy sauce, ½ the mirin and juice from 1-2 lime wedges to taste, and set aside for step 5.
FRY THE MUSHROOMS
When your risotto has 8-10 mins left to cook, gently wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth or paper towel. Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until soft and golden, shifting as they colour. You may need to do this step in batches, adding more oil and butter between batches. Remove from the heat on completion, season to taste and set aside in the pan to keep warm.
FINISH THE RISOTTO & TOSS THE SALAD
Once the risotto has finished cooking, season to taste with soy sauce - the salty element, Mirin - a balance of sweetness, and lime juice - gives the dish the zing. In a separate bowl, add the rinsed Spinach, ½ of the chopped Peanuts and the asian dressing. Toss to combine and set aside.
FORBIDDEN FEAST...
Plate up the oozy black rice risotto and swirl through the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut cream. Top with the golden shimeji mushrooms. Garnish with the remaining Peanuts, chopped coriander and a lime wedge. Serve the Ohitashi spinach salad on the side. Enjoy!
START THE RISOTTO
Boil a kettle. Place a large pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Dilute the vegetable stock with 900ml of boiling water, set aside. Add the curry paste (to taste) to the onions and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the rinsed black rice and coat in the curry paste. Add in the diluted stock and the coconut cream (reserving 3 tbsps for plating). Leave to simmer for 35-40 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid but is still creamy.
TOASTY Peanuts & THE ASIAN DRESSING
Place the Peanuts in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Roughly chop when cool enough to handle. In a small bowl, combine ½ the soy sauce, ½ the mirin and juice from 2-3 lime wedges to taste, and set aside for step 5.
FRY THE MUSHROOMS
When your risotto has 8-10 mins left to cook, gently wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth or paper towel. Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until soft and golden, shifting as they colour. You may need to do this step in batches, adding more oil and butter between batches. Remove from the heat on completion, season to taste and set aside in the pan to keep warm.
FINISH THE RISOTTO & TOSS THE SALAD
Once the risotto has finished cooking, season to taste with soy sauce - the salty element, Mirin - a balance of sweetness, and lime juice - gives the dish the zing. In a separate bowl, add the rinsed Spinach, ½ of the chopped Peanuts and the asian dressing. Toss to combine and set aside.
FORBIDDEN FEAST...
Plate up the oozy black rice risotto and swirl through the remaining 3 tablespoons of coconut cream. Top with the golden shimeji mushrooms. Garnish with the remaining Peanuts, chopped coriander and a lime wedge. Serve the Ohitashi spinach salad on the side. Enjoy!
START THE RISOTTO
Boil a kettle. Place a large pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion for 6-8 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Dilute the vegetable stock with 1.2 litres of boiling water, set aside. Add the curry paste (to taste) to the onions and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the rinsed black rice and coat in the curry paste. Add in the diluted stock and the coconut cream (reserving 4 tbsps for plating). Leave to simmer for 35-40 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid but is still creamy.
TOASTY Peanuts & THE ASIAN DRESSING
Place the Peanuts in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Roughly chop when cool enough to handle. In a small bowl, combine ½ the soy sauce, ½ the mirin and juice from 3-4 lime wedges to taste, and set aside for step 5.
FRY THE MUSHROOMS
When your risotto has 8-10 mins left to cook, gently wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth or paper towel. Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until soft and golden, shifting as they colour. You may need to do this step in batches, adding more oil and butter between batches. Remove from the heat on completion, season to taste and set aside in the pan to keep warm.
FINISH THE RISOTTO & TOSS THE SALAD
Once the risotto has finished cooking, season to taste with soy sauce - the salty element, Mirin - a balance of sweetness, and lime juice - gives the dish the zing. In a separate bowl, add the rinsed Spinach, ½ of the chopped Peanuts and the asian dressing. Toss to combine and set aside.
FORBIDDEN FEAST...
Plate up the oozy black rice risotto and swirl through the remaining 4 tablespoons of coconut cream. Top with the golden shimeji mushrooms. Garnish with the remaining Peanuts, chopped coriander and a lime wedge. Serve the Ohitashi spinach salad on the side. Enjoy!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R265.77
for 4 servings · R66.44 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Black Rice needs 500 mlEdamame & Black Rice Salad 190 g R46.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R46.99
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Limes needs 2Chilli and Lime Salt 40 g R25.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R25.99
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Coconut Cream needs 400 mlCoconut Cream 400 ml 400 ml at R39.99 · 100% of packR39.99
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Peanuts needs 60 gBlack Cat Crunchy Peanut Butter 800 g 800 g at R95.99 · 8% of packR7.20
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Fresh Coriander needs 15 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 2% of packR2.47
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Shimeji Mushrooms needs 500 gShimeji Mushrooms 150 g 150 g at R38.99 · 3.3× packsR129.97
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Vegetable Stock needs 20 mlFresh Liquid Vegetable Stock 500 ml 500 ml at R39.99 · 4% of packR1.60
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- Mirin
- Thai Green Curry Paste
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Forbidden Black Rice Risotto?
The preparation time for Forbidden Black Rice Risotto with Thai green coconut sauce & shimeji mushrooms is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Forbidden Black Rice Risotto with Thai green coconut sauce & shimeji mushrooms?
The total time required to make Forbidden Black Rice Risotto with Thai green coconut sauce & shimeji mushrooms is between 45 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Forbidden Black Rice Risotto provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Forbidden Black Rice Risotto?
Black Rice, Coconut Cream, Fresh Coriander, Lime, Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, Mirin, Onion, Peanuts, Shimeji Mushrooms, Spinach, Thai Green Curry Paste, Vegetable Stock
What is the nutritional information of Forbidden Black Rice Risotto?
Calories: 761, Carbs: 101 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 19.8 grams, Sugar: 11.7 grams, Salt: 1547 grams
How do I prepare Forbidden Black Rice Risotto?
FORBIDDEN FEAST...: Plate up the oozy black rice risotto and swirl through the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut cream. Top with the golden shimeji mushrooms. Garnish with the remaining peanuts, chopped coriander and a lime wedge. Serve the Ohitashi spinach salad on the side. Enjoy! TOASTY PEANUTS & THE ASIAN DRESSING: Place the peanuts in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside. Roughly chop when cool enough to handle. In a small bowl, combine ½ the soy sauce, ½ the mirin and juice from 1-2 lime wedges to taste, and set aside for step 5. START THE RISOTTO: Boil a kettle. Place a pot over a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion for 4-6 minutes until soft and translucent, shifting occasionally. Dilute the vegetable stock with 700ml of boiling water, set aside. Add the curry paste (to taste) to the onions and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the rinsed black rice and coat in the curry paste. Add in the diluted stock and the coconut cream (reserving 2 tbsps for plating). Leave to simmer for 35-40 minutes until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid but is still creamy. FINISH THE RISOTTO & TOSS THE SALAD: Once the risotto has finished cooking, season to taste with soy sauce - the salty element, mirin - a balance of sweetness, and lime juice - gives the dish the zing. In a separate bowl, add the rinsed spinach, ½ of the chopped peanuts and the asian dressing. Toss to combine and set aside. FRY THE MUSHROOMS: When your risotto has 8-10 mins left to cook, gently wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth or paper towel. Place a pan over a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until soft and golden, shifting as they colour. You may need to do this step in batches, adding more oil and butter between batches. Remove from the heat on completion, season to taste and set aside in the pan to keep warm.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Forbidden Black Rice Risotto?
Black Rice, Coconut Cream, Fresh Coriander, Lime, Low-Sodium Soy Sauce, Mirin, Onion, Peanuts, Shimeji Mushrooms, Spinach, Thai Green Curry Paste, Vegetable Stock
How many calories does Forbidden Black Rice Risotto have?
761 calories
How much fat content does Forbidden Black Rice Risotto have?
grams