Brazilian recipe
Creamy Easy Oven-Baked Rice Pie
A classic home-style dish, this rice pie combines the savory richness of shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. It is a practical and delicious choice for any lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
2 American-style cups milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 American-style cups all-purpose flour
1/2 American-style cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 American-style cups cooked rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1.1 lbs (500g) cooked, seasoned, and shredded chicken breast
3 large eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 American-style cups all-purpose flour
1/2 American-style cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 American-style cups cooked rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1.1 lbs (500g) cooked, seasoned, and shredded chicken breast
3 large eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, and milk in the baking or pantry aisles of local grocers. Cooked rice and shredded chicken are staples often prepared from scratch at home, though local markets provide pre-cooked poultry options as a shortcut.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks of the 3 eggs.
- Set aside the whipped egg whites for the final stage.
- In a blender, process the all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, egg yolks, milk, cooked rice, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference and pulse a few more times.
- Once the batter is smooth and homogeneous, add the baking powder and stir gently.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk to maintain the airy texture.
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and lightly dust it with flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish.
- Distribute the shredded and seasoned chicken evenly over this first layer of batter.
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and set.
Observations
This rice pie is the kind of dish that brings comfort to the table and is incredibly simple to prepare, even if you are not an expert in the kitchen. It perfectly balances the flavor of tender shredded chicken with a batter that becomes wonderfully creamy and aerated, thanks to the whipped egg whites. It is a fantastic option to shake up your everyday menu, reinvent leftover roast chicken, or serve at a casual gathering. Give this recipe a try and impress everyone with its comforting texture and taste.
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