Brazilian recipe
Creamy Baked Rice Pie
A traditional Brazilian comfort food, this rice pie combines shredded chicken with a light, fluffy batter. It's a simple, hearty dish perfect for any family 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 vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 standard glasses of cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g chicken breast, cooked, seasoned, and well-shredded
3 large eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 standard glasses of all-purpose flour
1/2 standard glass of vegetable oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 standard glasses of cooked white rice
1 tablespoon baking powder
500g chicken breast, cooked, seasoned, and well-shredded
3 large eggs (whites whipped to stiff peaks)
Where to find ingredients
You can find all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, milk, and eggs in the dry goods or refrigerated aisles of local supermarkets. For fresh chicken breast, visit the meat counter or butcher section. Fresh Parmesan can be found in the dairy or imported cheese sections of larger grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Separate the whites from the yolks of the 3 eggs.
- Set the egg whites aside and whip them into stiff peaks.
- 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 smooth.
- Once the batter is homogeneous, add the baking powder and gently stir it in.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter using a spatula or whisk, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- 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.
- Pour the remaining batter over the filling.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pie is golden brown and set.
Observations
This rice pie is the kind of home-cooked meal that warms the soul and is incredibly straightforward to prepare, even if you are just starting out in the kitchen. It blends the savory flavor of shredded chicken with a batter that becomes wonderfully creamy and aerated, thanks to the whipped egg whites. It is an excellent way to switch up your daily routine, make use of leftover cooked rice, or serve a satisfying meal when hosting friends. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious results.
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