Brazilian recipe
Hearty Oven-Baked Rice with Vegetables and Cheese (Arroz de forno completo com legumes e queijo)
Learn how to make a practical, colourful, and irresistible oven-baked rice. Perfect for using up leftover rice and creating a complete family meal.
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Ingredients
600 ml rice
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 tins of mixed vegetables
1 tin of sweetcorn
22.5 g ready-made seasoning mix
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped deli ham
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 tins of mixed vegetables
1 tin of sweetcorn
22.5 g ready-made seasoning mix
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs of parsley and spring onions
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped deli ham
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients at local supermarkets such as Woolworths, Pick n Pay, or Checkers. Look for the 'deli' section for the ham and mozzarella, and the 'pantry' aisle for canned goods and rice.
Preparation method
- Sauté the rice with part of the garlic in oil, add salt to taste, and enough water for the traditional cooking process
- Cook until the rice is almost tender, turn off the heat, and keep the pot 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, sweetcorn, carrot, seasoning mix, and 120 ml of water, letting it sauté for 5 minutes
- Maintain a bit of broth in the mixture to ensure the final rice remains well-moistened and colourful
- Spread half of the cooked rice in a baking dish, add half of the vegetable mixture, and mix well
- Distribute half of the deli ham and mozzarella, cover with the remaining rice mixed with the vegetables, and finish with the rest of the cold cuts
- Cover with mozzarella slices and place in a medium oven until the cheese is completely melted and gratinated
Observations
Oven-baked rice is an ideal solution for those seeking convenience without compromising on flavour in their daily routine. With a well-seasoned base and a rich mixture of vegetables, deli ham, and mozzarella, this dish becomes extremely succulent and creamy after being gratinated. Tip: do not let the rice dry out too much during the initial cooking, as the vegetable sauce and the oven time ensure the perfect moisture for the final result.
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