Jasmine risotto with prawns

Babiche Martens

Ingredients

1 cup	Jasmine tea, strong
1 Ltr	Chicken stock
2 Tbsp	Olive oil
20 g	Butter
1	Onion, chopped
3 cloves	Garlic, crushed
400 g	Arborio rice
200 ml	White wine
1 bunch	Asparagus, cut into 5cm pieces
400 g	Raw prawns
80 g	Parmesan cheese
¼ cup	Parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Add the jasmine tea to the chicken stock. Place in a pot and heat gently.
2. In another large pot heat the oil and butter.
3. Add the onions and garlic. Saute in the pot until softened.
4. Stir in the rice and toss through until heated and slightly toasted but not browned.
5. Pour in the wine and let it be absorbed. Add 1 cup of stock at a time and stir until it has evaporated.
6. Continue the process ensuring the rice is always just covered. This will take about 20 minutes.
7. Add the asparagus, then the prawns and cook until the asparagus is still crunchy and the prawns are bright pink.
8. Stir the Parmesan cheese through.
9. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of parsley.