Brazilian recipe
Complete Oven-Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colorful, and irresistible oven-baked rice. Perfect for using up leftover rice and creating a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml of rice
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
1.5 sachets of seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced muçarela
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
1.5 sachets of seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced muçarela
200 g of chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in local supermarkets, typically in the produce section for vegetables and the deli counter for sliced muçarela and apresuntado. If you cannot find apresuntado, you may use ham as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in 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, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Maintain some liquid in the mixture to ensure the final rice remains moist and colorful
- 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 muçarela, cover with the rest of the rice mixed with the vegetables, and top with the remaining cold cuts
- Cover with slices of muçarela and bake in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and golden brown
Observations
Oven-baked rice is a perfect solution for those who want practicality without compromising on flavor in their daily meals. With a well-sauteed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, apresuntado, and muçarela, this dish becomes extremely juicy and creamy after baking. Tip: do not let the rice dry out too much during the initial cooking stage, as the sauce from the vegetables and the time in the oven ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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