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 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
480 g canned mixed vegetables
240 g canned corn
22,5 g seasoning powder
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g diced ham
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
480 g canned mixed vegetables
240 g canned corn
22,5 g seasoning powder
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g diced ham
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in the fresh produce, canned goods, and dairy sections of local supermarkets like NTUC FairPrice, Cold Storage, or Giant. For the specific Brazilian items like 'apresuntado' (a type of ham product), you can substitute with quality luncheon meat or cooked ham available at the deli counter.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in the oil, add salt to taste, and enough water for traditional cooking
- Cook until the rice is almost tender, turn off the heat, and keep the pan covered to finish the process with 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
- Maintain a bit of broth in the mixture to ensure the final rice remains 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 ham and mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the vegetables, and finish with the rest of the cold cuts
- Cover 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 who want convenience without compromising on flavour in their daily routine. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mix of vegetables, diced ham, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely succulent and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice get too dry during the initial cooking stage, as the sauce from the sauté and the time in the oven ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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