Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Rice Pie
This classic Brazilian rice pie combines savoury shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. It's a simple, comforting meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
2 standard cups milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 standard cups plain flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 standard cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g chicken breast, cooked, seasoned and finely shredded
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 standard cups plain flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 standard cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g chicken breast, cooked, seasoned and finely shredded
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets like Woolworths or Coles. Use 'plain flour' for the base and any quality parmesan cheese from the deli section. For the shredded chicken, pre-cooked BBQ chickens from the deli are a great time-saving substitute for freshly cooked breast.
Preparation method
- Separate the yolks from the whites of the 3 eggs.
- Set aside the egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks, for the final stage.
- In a blender, combine the plain flour, oil, egg yolks, milk, cooked rice, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and pulse until well combined.
- Once the batter is smooth, fold in the baking powder gently.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk to keep it light and airy.
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and lightly dust with plain flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish.
- Spread the seasoned shredded chicken evenly over this first layer of batter.
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and set.
Observations
This rice pie is the kind of heartwarming dish that is incredibly easy to whip up at home, even if you are a beginner in the kitchen. It blends the flavour of seasoned shredded chicken with a base that turns out beautifully creamy and aerated thanks to the whipped egg whites. It’s a fantastic way to shake up your weekly menu, swap out your usual roast chicken, or bring along to a casual get-together with friends. Give this recipe a go and impress everyone at the table.
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