Queen Of Siam Orzo Stew Recipe

Name: Queen Of Siam Orzo Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 shallots, julienned; 4 stalks of lemongrass, 4 inches long and tied in a not; 1 cup orzo pasta; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 to 4 teaspoons red curry paste, add more if you want it hotter; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/3 to 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup Thai basil, larger leaves torn in half; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup green onion, sliced thin; limes as needed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, julienned
4 stalks of lemongrass, 4 inches long and tied in a not
1 cup orzo pasta
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 4 teaspoons red curry paste, add more if you want it hotter
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1/3 to 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup Thai basil, larger leaves torn in half
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or diced tomatoes
1/2 cup green onion, sliced thin
limes as needed

1
Place a 1 1/2 quart sauce pan over medium high heat. Add the oil and when it begins to shimmer add the shallots.
2
Once they start to color add the orzo and cook it till it starts to become brown and toast. Add the garlic, curry paste and lemongrass. Stir a few times until fragrant and then add the fish sauce and the stock.
3
Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat and add the coconut milk and cook it until the pasta is tender. If you need more liquid add it. The dish should not be dry but it shouldn't be to soupy either so adjust accordingly. Remove the lemongrass stalks.
4
Add half the green onions, tomatoes and basil. Stir and cook until the basil is wilted, about a minute. Serve immediately with limes for squeezing over the top and green onions for garnish.

598

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 shallots, julienned, 4 stalks of lemongrass, 4 inches long and tied in a not, 1 cup orzo pasta, and more.

Yes, Queen Of Siam Orzo Stew falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Queen Of Siam Orzo Stew

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