CHEESY RICE CAKE STUFFED WITH HERBS AND GREENS

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 as entree, or 8 as starter or party offering

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons butter, plus some to grease pan and dot top of cake
4 cups chicken stock
2 1/2 cups long grain white rice
1 cup grated grana padano cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly grated black pepper
Salt and freshly grated black pepper
1/4 cup EVOO
3 to 4 baby fennel, or 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 small handful golden raisins, optional
1/2 cup packed chopped fresh herbs (tarragon, thyme and parsley)
1 large bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and chopped
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup homemade or panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform cake pan.
  • In a saucepot, bring the stock, rice, 1 cup water and butter to a boil. Stir, cover and cook 16 to 17 minutes. Stir in three-quarters of the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cool.
  • Pile half of the rice into the cake pan and mold across the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
  • Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the fennel, garlic, onions, raisins and some salt and pepper, and cook to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the herbs. Wilt in the chard and season with a little nutmeg, then deglaze the pan with the wine and cook to evaporate. When the greens have cooked down, remove them from the heat and fill the cake with the greens. Top the cake with the remaining rice and then with the breadcrumbs mixed with the remaining cheese. Dot the cake top with the butter and bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Serve warm or at room temp, or chill and freeze for a make-ahead meal. Reheat covered in a moderate oven until heated through, then crisp up the top uncovered.

Florence Ruth (Musawo)
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a lot of work for a very mediocre result.


MD.Monir. Hosen
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This dish was a complete waste of time. It was bland and flavorless. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Jasmin Harper
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The rice cake was mushy and the cheese was rubbery. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Binay Rana
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning.


Pradip Magar
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I'm not a big fan of rice cakes, but this one was pretty good. The cheese and herbs and greens helped to give it some flavor.


Daim Ali Raja
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


Ail Saw
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a success! The rice cake was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey. The herbs and greens added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hujaifa Chowdhury
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This rice cake was a hit! It was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the herbs and greens added a lovely flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Namurinda Olivia
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Delicious! I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The rice cake was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The herbs and greens added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad mubarok hossain
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The rice cake was crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The herbs and greens added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Evan Paterson
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I tried this recipe and it turned out great! The rice cake was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the herbs and greens added a lovely flavor.


Patrick Toussaint
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This rice cake was delicious! The herbs and greens gave it a unique and flavorful taste. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nakamanya Mary
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The rice cake was perfectly cooked and the cheese was melted and gooey. The herbs and greens added a nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


siyandile lukwesa
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Yum! This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The rice cake was crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the herbs and greens added a lovely flavor.


Md alamin Hossain manik
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This cheesy rice cake was an absolute delight! The combination of herbs and greens gave it an incredibly savory flavor, while the cheese added a gooey, comforting texture.