

For the risotto base
To complete the risotto
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Place the onions, garlic and a pinch of salt into the pan and cook until the onions are soft and transparent. When the onions are cooked, add the risotto and stir until the rice is very hot and the grains are starting to turn translucent. Begin to add the water little by little, stirring continuously. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes then remove the pan from the heat and leave to stand.
To complete the risotto stir in the Parmesan and chervil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To serve, place the risotto into the middle of four serving dishes and drizzle over a little white truffle oil.
Balsamic reduction
Pesto
Using a sharp knife, finely chop the rocket leaves, garlic, capers and place in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Sauté spinach
Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil for one minute. Add the spinach, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Grilled tuna steak
To plate
Place the risotto in a ring in the centre of the plate. Place three roasted peppers around the outside of the risotto, and put the sauté spinach on top with the tuna steak. Garnish with the balsamic reduction and pesto.
In October 2008, Darren Wiper was appointed as the Executive Chef for the latest beachfront dining venture of Mom Luang Tri Devakul, better known as Mom Tri. Already the restaurant has established itself as a favourite among locals and tourists alike. He brings a new kind of cuisine to Phuket not to be found elsewhere – dishes are tantalizing, original and creative.
Chef Darren, originally from the UK, worked at fine dining restaurants in Bermuda and the French Côte d’Azur. In Bermuda he was Executive Chef at the five-star Fresco’s restaurant and wine bar, which specializes in culinary feasts of eight to ten courses of Mediterranean cuisine. Prior to this he was Chef at the Relais des Coches restaurant in Tourrettes Sur Loup, France.
His innovative tapas and Mediterranean dishes are served in the two open-air restaurants at Mom Tri's Oasis, Oasis Spring and Oasis on the Sea.
For more information contact:
Mom Tri's Oasis
In Kata on the way to Kata Noi, just past Mom Tri’s Boathouse
on the very south end of Kata Beach
Tel: +66 (0)76 330423
Website: www.momtriphuket.com