Brazilian recipe
Hearty Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colorful, and irresistible baked rice. Perfect for using up leftovers and creating a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml of rice
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
22,5 g of seasoning powder
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced muçarela
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
22,5 g of seasoning powder
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced muçarela
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce, canned vegetables, and staple grains in local markets or large supermarkets. Muçarela and apresuntado are easily available at the deli section of any local grocery store. If needed, you can use regular ham as a substitute for apresuntado.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in oil, add salt to taste, and enough water for traditional cooking
- Cook until the rice is almost tender, turn off the heat, and keep the pan covered to finish the process in the steam
- In another pan, heat the remaining oil, sauté the onion, the remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt
- Add the mixed vegetables, corn, carrot, seasoning powder, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Maintain some broth in the mixture to ensure the final rice remains moist and colorful
- Spread half of the cooked rice in a baking dish, add half of the vegetable mixture, and mix well
- Distribute half of the apresuntado and muçarela, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the vegetables, and finish with the rest of the cold cuts
- Cover with slices of muçarela and place in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Baked rice is the perfect solution for those seeking convenience without compromising on flavor in their daily routine. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, and muçarela, this dish becomes extremely succulent and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice dry out too much during the initial cooking, as the sauté liquid and the oven time ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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