Brazilian recipe
Complete Oven-Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colorful, and irresistible oven-baked rice. It is perfect for using up leftover rice and creating a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml rice
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g ready-made seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs parsley and scallions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped ham deli meat
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g ready-made seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs parsley and scallions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped ham deli meat
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets, wet markets, or neighborhood grocery stores. If you cannot find specific Brazilian deli meats like 'apresuntado', you can substitute it with regular ham (jamón).
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in oil, add salt to taste, and enough water for standard cooking
- Cook until the rice is almost soft, turn off the heat, and keep the pan covered to finish the process in the steam
- In another pan, heat the remaining oil, sauté the onion, the remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt
- Add the mixed vegetables, corn, carrot, ready-made seasoning, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Keep a little broth in the mixture to ensure the final rice is well-moistened and colorful
- Spread half of the cooked rice in a baking dish, add half of the vegetable mixture, and mix well
- Distribute half of the ham and mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the sautéed vegetables, and finish with the rest of the deli meats
- Top with mozzarella slices and place in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Oven-baked rice is the perfect solution for those looking for convenience without compromising on flavor in their daily meals. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, ham deli meat, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely juicy and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice get too dry during the initial cooking, as the sauce from the sautéed mixture and the oven time ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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