Snacks 🤖 AI Generated

Laksa Arancini – Crispy Prawn & Broth Balls

Malaysian laksa meets Italian comfort in these golden, crispy risotto balls infused with aromatic laksa spices and filled with succulent prawns. This Fat Switch version cuts 40% of calories by swapping creamy coconut milk for light coconut yogurt, delivering authentic depth without the heavy indulgence.

25m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Servings

312

Calories

19g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1.5 cups arborio rice (300g)
✓ 3.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
✓ 3 tbsp laksa paste (Malaysian red curry base)
✓ 3/4 cup light coconut yogurt
✓ 1 shallot, minced
✓ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✓ 1 tbsp fish sauce
✓ Olive oil spray
✓ Salt and white pepper to taste
✓ 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
✓ 200g large prawns, halved lengthwise
✓ 1 tsp lime juice
✓ 40g panko breadcrumbs
✓ 1 egg white, beaten
✓ 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
✓ Thai chili flakes (optional, for heat)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Laksa Broth: In a saucepan, warm broth over medium heat. Add laksa paste, lemongrass stalk, and fish sauce. Stir until paste dissolves completely. Keep broth warm on low heat throughout cooking.

2. Toast Rice & Build Base: Spray a large, heavy-bottomed pan with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced shallot and garlic; sauté 2 minutes until fragrant. Add arborio rice, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to lightly toast each grain.

3. Risotto Cook—Laksa Style: Add warm laksa broth one ladle (about 3/4 cup) at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until liquid is mostly absorbed before adding the next ladle. Continue for 18–20 minutes until rice is creamy but al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup broth.

📢 Advertisement

4. Finish with Coconut Yogurt: Remove risotto from heat. Stir in light coconut yogurt and reserved broth until creamy and glossy. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and fish sauce. Spread risotto on a flat tray to cool for 15 minutes.

5. Prepare Prawns & Assemble Balls: Pat prawns dry and toss lightly with lime juice and coriander. Once risotto is cool enough to handle, wet your hands. Scoop 2 tbsp risotto, press a prawn piece into center, fold risotto around it, and shape into a 2-inch ball. Repeat until 12 balls are formed (2 per prawn half).

6. Bread & Chill: Place panko in a shallow bowl. Working in batches, brush each risotto ball lightly with beaten egg white, then roll in panko to coat evenly. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 2 hours).

7. Air-Fry or Pan-Sear for Crispness: Option A (Air Fryer): Spray balls with olive oil, air-fry at 190°C for 12–14 minutes, shaking basket halfway, until golden. Option B (Pan-Sear): Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high; fry balls 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and warm inside.

8. Rest & Plate: Remove arancini to a paper-towel-lined plate for 2 minutes to drain excess oil. Plate warm, drizzle with extra coriander, and serve immediately with a squeeze of lime.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories312 kcal

Protein19g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat7g

🏷️ Tags

#laksa arancini recipe#low-fat coconut risotto#prawn appetizers

✨

Want more like this?

Generate a custom recipe with AI

AI Generator

Brown Butter Espresso Martini - 40% Lighter

Silky brown butter espresso martini with rich coffee depth and luxe mouthfeel, without the heavy cream guilt. Our Fat Switch swaps heavy cream for cashew cream and reduces liqueur, saving 230 calories while amplifying that signature coffee-cocktail punch.

Croffles Caramel Crunch

Crispy croissant-waffle hybrids topped with salted caramel, toasted nuts, and a touch of dark chocolate. Our Fat Switch version swaps butter-heavy croissant dough for a yogurt-enriched alternative, cutting 240 calories (41%) while delivering the same golden, flaky indulgence you crave.

Loaded Poke Bowl – Ahi Tuna with Smart Swaps

Dive into restaurant-quality ahi tuna poke loaded with crispy wontons, avocado, and umami sauce—without the guilt. Our Fat Switch keeps all the indulgence while cutting 38% of calories through lighter mayo, toasted nori crisps instead of fried wontons, and cauliflower rice base, delivering 350 kcal of pure satisfaction.