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Complete Oven-Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colourful, and irresistible oven-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
480 g canned mixed vegetables
240 g canned corn
22.5 g prepared seasoning mix
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh parsley and spring onions
250 g muçarela, 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
480 g canned mixed vegetables
240 g canned corn
22.5 g prepared seasoning mix
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh parsley and spring onions
250 g muçarela, sliced
200 g apresuntado, chopped
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh produce, canned vegetables, and staple ingredients like rice and oil at any local market or supermarket in Ghana. For specific items like muçarela and apresuntado, check the deli or cheese section of larger supermarkets in major cities.
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, prepared seasoning, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Maintain some broth in the mixture to ensure the final rice is 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 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 bake in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and golden
Observations
Oven-baked rice is a perfect solution for those who want convenience without sacrificing flavour in their daily routine. With a well-seasoned base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, and muçarela, this dish becomes extremely succulent and creamy after baking. Tip: do not let the rice get too dry during the initial cooking, as the sautéed sauce and the time in the oven ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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