Brazilian recipe
Parmesan Baked Rice
A practical and comforting version of baked rice, combining cooked rice with an aromatic tomato sauce and a generous layer of ham and melted cheeses.
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Ingredients
2 cups rice
4 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 eggs
3 tablespoons grated cheese
100 g chopped ham
100 g chopped mozzarella
4 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 peeled tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 eggs
3 tablespoons grated cheese
100 g chopped ham
100 g chopped mozzarella
Where to find ingredients
Ingredients can be found in most supermarkets and grocery stores. Tomato paste and bouillon cubes are widely available.
Preparation method
- Dissolve one of the chicken bouillon cubes in a little hot water
- Place the peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, and dissolved bouillon in the blender
- Blend everything until a homogeneous sauce is obtained
- Cook the rice in a pot with the 4 cups of water and the other bouillon cube for 15 minutes
- Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl
- Mix the grated cheese, chopped ham, and mozzarella into the bowl with the eggs
- Incorporate this mixture into the hot cooked rice
- Spread a portion of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish
- Spread the rice mixture over the sauce
- Cover the surface of the dish with the remaining sauce
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbly
Observations
This recipe is the perfect solution for transforming leftover rice into a special one-dish meal. The result is a creamy, gratinéed dish ideal for serving at family lunches or dinners.
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