Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Rice Pie
A beloved Brazilian staple, this savory rice pie pairs shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. It’s an easy, comforting choice for a fuss-free lunch or dinner.
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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
500g 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
500g cooked, seasoned, and shredded chicken breast
3 eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all ingredients at local supermarkets like FairPrice, Cold Storage, or Sheng Siong. Shredded chicken can be prepared by poaching chicken breast from the fresh meat section, or as a shortcut, use store-bought rotisserie chicken. Use high-quality dairy and local farm-fresh eggs for the best results.
Preparation method
- Separate the yolks from the whites of the 3 eggs.
- Set aside the whipped egg whites 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 stir gently.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk to maintain the airy texture.
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and lightly dust with flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the seasoned, shredded chicken evenly over this first layer of batter.
- Cover the filling with the remaining batter.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and firm.
Observations
This rice pie is the kind of heartwarming dish that is wonderfully simple to whip up, even for novice home cooks. It combines the savory depth of shredded chicken with a batter that becomes beautifully creamy and aerated thanks to the whipped egg whites. It’s a fantastic way to refresh your weekday meal rotation, giving you an alternative to roast chicken, or a crowd-pleasing dish to bring to a casual gathering. Give this recipe a go and impress your friends and family with a new favorite.
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