TOMATO RICE WITH CRISPY CHEDDAR
I could use all sorts of fancy words to explain this dish, but the best description is this: pizza in rice form. The inspiration for the recipe, though, is oddly enough not Italian - it's a hybrid of a classic South Indian tomato rice with onions and a shockingly fantastic Spanish rice recipe my mom and I photocopied out of my seventh-grade Spanish textbook for a school project. The crispy, bubbly, broiled Cheddar topping (use the sharpest white Cheddar you can find!) adds a little something something, making it a worthy dinner party dish.
Provided by Priya Krishna
Categories grains and rice, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the highest position and heat the oven to 500 degrees.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and chile, spread them out in an even layer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and starts to lightly char, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Increase the heat to high and add the tomatoes, using the back of a wooden spoon to lightly crush them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down into a chunky sauce, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the salt and remove from heat.
- Stir in the cooked rice and transfer to an 8-inch square (or similar size) baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top in an even layer.
- Switch the oven to broil and place the baking dish on the oven rack closest to the broiler. Broil until the top bubbles and turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 665 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mr Nurul
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Axmeey Hussein
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Emosi Rotukana
[email protected]I found this dish to be a bit too cheesy.
Dulanja Nirmal
[email protected]The rice was a bit mushy for my liking.
Writes Farhan Ali
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Lawson Chigere
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The rice is always cooked perfectly and the cheddar cheese is always crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Vishal Sarjoo
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for tomato rice. It's simple but always turns out delicious. The crispy cheddar topping is a nice touch.
Fakher Awan
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crispy cheddar topping is the best part.
Md Ashraful Hussain
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The rice was fluffy and the cheddar cheese was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.
Adeleke Blessing Imole
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The crispy cheddar topping was especially popular.
Patricia Ignacio
[email protected]This tomato rice with crispy cheddar was a hit with my family! The rice was cooked perfectly and the cheddar cheese added a delicious crispy topping. I will definitely be making this dish again.