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 cloves of minced garlic
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
22.5 g of prepared seasoning
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced mozzarella
200 g of chopped ham
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover the rice
105 ml of corn oil
6 cloves of minced garlic
1 large grated carrot
2 cans of mixed vegetables
1 can of sweet corn
22.5 g of prepared seasoning
1 chopped onion
2 sprigs of fresh herbs
250 g of sliced mozzarella
200 g of chopped ham
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets and fresh produce markets. Use fresh produce for the best result; for the meat, standard cured ham works as a perfect substitute for the traditional recipe's cold cuts.
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 nearly soft, turn off the heat, and keep the pan covered to finish the process in the steam
- In another pan, heat the remaining oil, sauté the onion, the remaining garlic, and a pinch of salt
- Add the mixed vegetables, sweet corn, carrot, prepared seasoning, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Keep a bit of broth 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 ham and mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the vegetables, and finish with the rest of the cold cuts
- Cover with slices of mozzarella and bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Oven-baked rice is an ideal solution for those seeking practicality without sacrificing flavor in their daily routine. With a well-seasoned base and a rich mixture of vegetables, 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, as the sauce from the sauté and the time in the oven ensure the perfect moisture for the final result.
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