Microwave 10-minute thai-style rice

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Use chicken instead of prawns, though fry with the onions at the beginning. Ingredients (Serves 2) ◆ 1tbsp vegetable oil ◆ 1 red onion, thinly sliced ◆ 1 small courgette, sliced ◆ 1 small red chilli,

An impressively creamy risotto that is super-easy and quick to make. ■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 15 mins plus resting ■ Cook 35 mins 30g butter4 garlic cloves, crushed2 shallots, finely chopped300g arborio rice

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By Rene Subash Serves 2 | Prep 20 mins ½ a red onion, finely diced1 large tomato, finely diced60g puffed rice4 tbsp sev4 tbsp roasted peanuts, chopped4 tbsp tamarind sauce2-3 tbsp shop-bought coriande

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