Loaded Brazilian Rice
Spicy, creamy and cheesy, our Loaded Brazilian Rice takes us back to the sizzling beaches of São Paulo and fond memories of hearty homemade Arroz de Forno!
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Method:
1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C fan.
2. To a large bowl, add cooked rice, salami, diced pepper and tinned corn. Add Mozambican Coconut Piri Piri and cream cheese; mix well until rice is evenly coated.
3. Place mixture in a baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake in the oven for 15 mins then reduce heat to 160°C. Bake for a further 10 mins. Garnish and serve with green salad.
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5 Tbsp (75g) Mozambican Coconut Piri Piri
2 Tbsp (30g) Cream Cheese (or Yoghurt)
50g Salami Slices (cut into small pieces)
1 Medium Red Pepper (150g) (finely diced)
100g Tinned Corn
250g Cooked Packet Rice
50g Shredded Cheese
Sliced Spring Onion to Garnish
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Mozambican Coconut Piri Piri
OUR INSPIRATION
Mozambican Coconut Piri Piri captures the essence of Mozambique, an East African coastal nation, whose culinary culture has also been influenced by its Portuguese colonial past. It is inspired by the iconic Piri Piri restaurant in Maputo city, a simple unpretentious eatery which has served locals its signature grilled piri piri chicken for decades.
About this dish:
Serves:
2
ACTIVE Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Chilli:
2 Medium
Cooking Equipment: Baking Dish, Oven
Make It Your Own: For a protein boost, substitute half of the rice with tinned chickpeas or pre-cooked quinoa.