Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Rice Pie (Torta de arroz cremosa)
A traditional Brazilian comfort food, this rice pie combines succulent shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. It's a practical and savory meal, ideal for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
2 cups (approx. 400ml) whole milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 kg cooked, seasoned and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 kg cooked, seasoned and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local markets or neighborhood grocery stores. Look for the produce section for fresh eggs, the dairy aisle for milk and cheese, and the pantry shelves for flour, oil, and leavening agents. Shredded chicken can be prepared by boiling and seasoning fresh chicken breasts available at any local meat shop.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- Set the whipped egg whites aside for the final step.
- In a blender, combine the flour, oil, egg yolks, milk, cooked rice, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste and blend until combined.
- Once the batter is homogeneous, add the baking powder and mix gently.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter carefully using a spatula or whisk to maintain the aeration.
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and dust it lightly with 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 (350°F) for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and firm.
Observations
This rice pie is one of those soul-warming dishes that is incredibly straightforward to make at home, even if you are not a seasoned cook. It marries the savory notes of shredded chicken with a base that turns out beautifully creamy and aerated, thanks to the addition of whipped egg whites. It is an excellent choice for switching up your daily menu, giving a new life to leftover chicken, or even bringing to a casual lunch with friends. Whip up this recipe and impress everyone at your table.
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