Brazilian recipe
Creamy Rice Bake (Torta de arroz cremosa)
A quintessential Brazilian comfort dish, this rice bake combines shredded chicken with a light, airy batter. It’s a practical, wholesome choice for a hearty lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
2 cups 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 (separated into yolks and stiff-peaked whites)
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 (separated into yolks and stiff-peaked whites)
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at any local 'kirana' store or large supermarket chains. Fresh produce and poultry are best sourced from local wet markets or the meat section of your grocery store. For the Parmesan, any standard processed or imported block/grated cheese available in the dairy aisle will work perfectly.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites of the 3 eggs.
- Set the egg whites aside to whip them later.
- In a blender, combine the flour, oil, egg yolks, milk, cooked rice, and grated Parmesan.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then blend until smooth.
- Once the batter is homogeneous, add the baking powder and stir gently.
- Gently fold the stiffly whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and lightly dust 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 for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the bake feels firm to the touch.
Observations
This rice bake is the kind of heartwarming dish that’s incredibly simple to whip up, even if you’re a novice in the kitchen. It brings together the savory notes of shredded chicken with a batter that becomes delightfully creamy and aerated, thanks to the addition of whipped egg whites. It’s a fantastic way to shake up your everyday meal routine, make good use of leftover chicken, or even contribute to a potluck gathering. Follow this recipe to create a comforting meal that everyone will love.
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