Brazilian recipe
Complete Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colourful, and irresistible baked rice. Perfect for using up leftovers and creating a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml rice
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweetcorn
1.5 sachets of instant seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onion
250 g mozzarella, sliced
200 g apresuntado, chopped
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweetcorn
1.5 sachets of instant seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onion
250 g mozzarella, sliced
200 g apresuntado, chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients in the dry goods and fresh produce aisles of any local supermarket. Apresuntado is a specific type of Brazilian cooked ham; if unavailable, use high-quality honey roast ham or standard cooked ham as a substitute.
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, sweetcorn, carrot, instant seasoning, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Maintain a bit of broth in the sauté to ensure the final rice remains well-moistened and colourful
- 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 mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the vegetables, and top with the remaining cold cuts
- Cover with mozzarella slices and place in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Baked rice is a perfect solution for those seeking convenience without compromising on everyday flavour. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely succulent and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice get too dry during the initial cooking stage, as the sauce from the sautéed vegetables and the time in the oven ensure the perfect moisture for the final result.
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