Tommy Tang's Thai Risotto Recipe

• 6 c. Water
• 1 stalk lemon grass
• 4 piece dry galangal root
• 4 x Kaffir lime leaves
• 1 x Onion -- cut in half
• 1 lrg Carrot -- cut in half
• 1 x Celery rib -- cut in half
• 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. Thai curry paste --
•     (panang)
• 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
• 1 1/4 c. Thai jasmine rice -- rinsed
•     And liquid removed
• 14 ounce Can
• 2 Tbsp. Thai fish sauce
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/2 c. Diced sweet red pepper
• 1 c. Diced tomato
• 1 1/2 c. Diced oyster, shiitake,
•     Portobello or possibly -- white
•     Mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp. Pine nuts -- toasted
• 1 Tbsp. Diced mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 c. Half and half -- Or possibly
•     Evaporated skim
• 2 tsp Thin-sliced kaffir lime
•     Leaves
• 1/2 c. Thin-sliced Thai or possibly --
•     Regular basil
• 4 sprg basil
•     Coconut lowfat milk

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