Brazilian recipe
Creamy Oven-Baked Rice Pie (Torta de arroz cremosa)
This classic Brazilian dish blends shredded chicken with a fluffy, airy batter. It is a hearty and practical choice for a comforting lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
2 standard glasses of milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 standard glasses of all-purpose flour
1/2 standard glass of cooking oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 standard glasses of cooked rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g chicken breast, cooked, seasoned, and thoroughly shredded
3 eggs, whites whipped into stiff peaks
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 standard glasses of all-purpose flour
1/2 standard glass of cooking oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 standard glasses of cooked rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g chicken breast, cooked, seasoned, and thoroughly shredded
3 eggs, whites whipped into stiff peaks
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets like TCC or general grocery stores in Nuku'alofa. Use fresh, locally sourced chicken breast from the butcher's counter, and standard all-purpose flour and dairy found in the baking or refrigerated aisles.
Preparation method
- Separate the 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 pulse until well combined.
- Once the batter is smooth, add the baking powder and mix gently.
- Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk to keep the mixture airy.
- Grease a baking dish with oil or butter and lightly dust it with flour.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish.
- Evenly spread the seasoned, shredded chicken over this 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 and firm.
Observations
This rice pie is the kind of soulful cooking that is incredibly simple to whip up at home, even if you are not an experienced chef. It combines the savory taste of shredded chicken with a base that turns out beautifully creamy and light, thanks to the addition of whipped egg whites. It is a fantastic way to switch up your daily menu, give a new life to leftover cooked chicken, or share at a casual gathering. Give this recipe a try and you will certainly impress everyone at the table.
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