Brazilian recipe
Complete Oven-Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colourful and irresistible oven-baked rice. It is perfect for using up leftovers and creating a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml rice
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves of minced garlic
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of green corn
22.5 g seasoning powder
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of fresh parsley and spring onion
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves of minced garlic
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of green corn
22.5 g seasoning powder
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of fresh parsley and spring onion
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in local Pakistani grocery stores, large supermarkets, or wet markets. Look for fresh vegetables in the produce section and deli meats at the specialty counter. Apresuntado is a specific Brazilian deli meat; if unavailable, you may use a high-quality ham as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in oil, then add salt to taste and enough water for traditional cooking
- Cook until the rice is almost tender, then turn off the heat and keep the pot 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, seasoning powder and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Keep a bit of broth in the sautéed mixture to ensure the final rice stays nice and moist and colourful
- Spread half of the cooked rice in a baking dish, add half of the vegetable mixture and mix well
- Distribute half of the apresuntado and mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the vegetable mixture and finish with the rest of the deli meats
- Cover with slices of mozzarella and bake in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Oven-baked rice is a perfect solution for those who seek practicality without sacrificing flavour in their daily routine. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, 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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