Brazilian recipe
Parmigiana-Style Baked Rice
This baked rice is a practical and comforting meal, combining cooked rice with a savory tomato sauce and a generous layer of ham and melted cheese.
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Ingredients
2 cups rice
4 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 skinless tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 eggs
3 tablespoons grated cheese
100 g chopped ham
100 g chopped mozzarella
4 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
3 skinless tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 eggs
3 tablespoons grated cheese
100 g chopped ham
100 g chopped mozzarella
Where to find ingredients
You can find all necessary ingredients at your local supermarket or neighborhood grocery store. Look for fresh tomatoes in the produce section and high-quality deli ham and mozzarella in the refrigerated dairy and deli aisle.
Preparation
- Dissolve one of the chicken bouillon cubes in a small amount of hot water
- Blend the skinless tomatoes, tomato paste, and the dissolved bouillon cube with a little extra water in a blender to create a sauce
- Cook the rice in a pot with the remaining chicken bouillon cube and 4 cups of water for 15 minutes
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and mix with the grated cheese, chopped ham, and chopped mozzarella
- Incorporate this egg and cheese mixture into the cooked rice
- Spread a portion of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish
- Distribute the rice mixture over the sauce
- Cover the rice with the remaining tomato sauce
- Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10 to 15 minutes to finish
Notes
This recipe is perfect for using up leftover rice or preparing a hearty one-pan meal for family dinners. The result is a creamy, golden, and cheesy dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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