Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Rice Pie (Torta de arroz cremosa)
A classic Brazilian staple, this rice pie combines succulent shredded chicken with a light, airy batter. Ideal for lunch or dinner, it’s both practical and incredibly satisfying.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g cooked, seasoned, and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g cooked, seasoned, and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
Find these essentials at your local supermarket (such as Dunnes Stores, Tesco, or SuperValu). Look in the dairy aisle for milk and Parmesan, and the baking section for flour and baking powder. For the cooked chicken, you can poach breasts or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken available in the deli section as a time-saving substitute.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and set aside.
- In a blender, blitz the flour, oil, egg yolks, milk, cooked rice, and grated Parmesan.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then pulse a little more until combined.
- Once the batter is smooth, add the baking powder and mix gently.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or balloon whisk to keep it aerated.
- Grease a baking tin with oil or butter and dust lightly with flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared tin.
- Spread the seasoned shredded chicken evenly over the first layer of batter.
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is firm and golden brown.
Observations
This rice pie is the type of comfort food that hits the spot and is surprisingly straightforward to prepare at home, even for novice cooks. It brings together the savory taste of shredded chicken and a creamy, aerated base achieved by folding in whipped egg whites. It’s a brilliant way to change up your weekly meal plan, breathe new life into leftover chicken, or impress at a casual weekend lunch. Whip up this recipe and enjoy a truly heartwarming meal.
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