Brazilian recipe
Complete baked rice with vegetables and cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to prepare a practical, colorful, and irresistible baked rice. It is 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 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g ready-made seasoning mix
1 onion, minced
2 sprigs fresh parsley and chives
250 g sliced muçarela
200 g minced apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g ready-made seasoning mix
1 onion, minced
2 sprigs fresh parsley and chives
250 g sliced muçarela
200 g minced apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in the supermarket's fresh produce, dry goods, and deli sections. For the specific Brazilian items like muçarela and apresuntado, look for them in the deli aisle; if unavailable, any mild sliced mozzarella and cooked ham make for suitable substitutes.
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 pot covered to finish the process with steam.
- In another pot, heat the remaining oil, sauté the onion, the remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Add the mixed vegetables, corn, carrot, seasoning mix, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes.
- Maintain some liquid 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.
- Top with slices of muçarela and bake in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and golden.
Observations
Baked rice is the perfect solution for those who want convenience without sacrificing flavor in their daily meals. With a well-seasoned base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, and muçarela, this dish becomes extremely succulent and creamy after gratinating. Tip: do not let the rice get too dry during the initial cooking, as the sauce from the sauté and the time in the oven ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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