Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Rice Pie (Torta de arroz cremosa e fácil de forno)
A classic Brazilian dish, this rice pie combines shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it is both practical and flavorful.
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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 rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 kg cooked, seasoned and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped to 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 rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 kg cooked, seasoned and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
Find dairy products, eggs, and all-purpose flour at any local supermarket or neighborhood grocery store (sari-sari store for basic pantry items). Use canned chicken as a substitute for fresh chicken breast if preferred, though cooked breast is the traditional standard.
Preparation method
- Separate the egg 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 again until combined
- Once the batter is smooth, add the baking powder and mix gently
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk to maintain its volume
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and dust it with flour
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish
- Spread the shredded and seasoned chicken evenly over the first layer of batter
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and firm
Observations
This rice pie is the kind of dish that warms the heart and is incredibly easy to make at home, even for beginners. It brings together the savory taste of shredded chicken and a creamy, airy batter, achieved by folding in whipped egg whites. It is an excellent way to vary your daily menu, giving a new purpose to leftover cooked chicken or serving as a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings. Prepare this recipe and delight everyone at the table.
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