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 leftovers 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 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g prepared seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs fresh herbs
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
Salt to taste
Water as needed to cover the rice
105 ml corn oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, grated
2 cans mixed vegetables
1 can sweet corn
22.5 g prepared seasoning
1 onion, chopped
2 sprigs fresh herbs
250 g sliced mozzarella
200 g chopped apresuntado
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in the pantry and fresh produce aisles of any local Zimbabwean supermarket. For the 'apresuntado', you may use high-quality cooked 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 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, corn, carrot, prepared seasoning, and 120 ml of water, allowing it to sauté for 5 minutes
- Keep some broth in the mixture to ensure the final rice remains moist 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 apresuntado 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 the perfect solution for those looking for practicality without compromising on daily flavour. With a well-sautéed base and a rich mixture of vegetables, processed ham (apresuntado), 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 sauce from the sauté and the oven time ensure the ideal moisture for the final result.
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