Brazilian recipe
Easy Creamy Rice Bake
A classic Brazilian staple, this rice pie combines shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. It's a practical and delicious choice for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
2 standard glasses of milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 standard glasses of all-purpose flour
1/2 standard glass of oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 standard glasses of cooked rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g cooked, seasoned, and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped into stiff peaks)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 standard glasses of all-purpose flour
1/2 standard glass of oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 standard glasses of cooked rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g cooked, seasoned, and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped into stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh chicken, milk, and eggs in the poultry and dairy sections of local supermarkets like Chipiku or Shoprite. All-purpose flour and rice can be found in the pantry staples aisle.
Preparation method
- Separate the whites from the yolks of the 3 eggs.
- Set the whipped egg whites aside for the final step.
- 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 mix gently.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk to keep it light and airy.
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and lightly dust it with flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish.
- Spread the seasoned shredded chicken evenly over the first layer of batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the chicken filling.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is golden and firm.
Observations
This rice bake is one of those soul-warming dishes that is incredibly simple to whip up at home, even if you are not an expert in the kitchen. It blends the savory flavor of shredded chicken with a batter that becomes wonderfully creamy and aerated thanks to the whipped egg whites. It is an excellent way to change up your daily menu, give a fresh twist to leftover roasted chicken, or even impress at a casual weekend gathering. Follow this recipe and you are sure to win everyone over.
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