Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Rice Pie
A classic Brazilian staple, this rice pie combines the savory taste of shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. It's a practical, heartwarming dish perfect for any 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, with whites beaten into 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 (separated, with whites beaten into stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets or grocery stores. Look for the 'chilled' section for chicken and dairy, and the pantry aisles for grains, flour, and oil. For the Parmesan, any hard, aged grating cheese is a suitable substitute.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
- Set the egg whites aside to whip later into stiff peaks.
- 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 smooth, add the baking powder and stir gently.
- Fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter carefully using a spatula or whisk to maintain the airy texture.
- 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 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 golden brown and set.
Observations
This creamy rice pie is one of those dishes that warms the soul and is incredibly easy to whip up at home, even if you’re a kitchen novice. It perfectly marries the flavor of shredded chicken with a batter that becomes wonderfully creamy and airy, thanks to the addition of whipped egg whites. It’s an excellent way to change up your daily menu, give a new twist to leftover roasted chicken, or serve at a casual lunch with friends. Follow this recipe and you're sure to impress everyone at the table.
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