Tell-a-FriendBasmati Rice and Carrot Gratin
Posted in Grain Recipes
Basmati rice and carrot gratin cooked in chicken stock and then baked in the oven is delicious and healthy. The carrots retain their texture and add a slightly sweet flavour to the rice.
Ingredients
100 g basmati rice
250 ml chicken stock
2 medium carrots
250 ml milk
2 eggs
15 ml chives, fresh or dried
1 ml dried thyme
125 ml plain yogurt OR sour cream
60 g shredded cheese
10 ml olive oil
Method
Cook rice in chicken stock
Peel and shred carrots using medium holes on a box shredder
Lightly whisk eggs, add milk, yogurt and herbs, whisk to combine
When rice is done, stir in the carrots and let sit for a minute to cool slightly
Add the rice and carrots to the eggs along with half of the cheese
Lightly oil a 1 litre glass baking dish
Spoon carrot-rice mixture into dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake at 200°C for 30 minutes.
Category: Accompaniment
Cuisine: Global
Sub-Category: Grains
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