Golden Baked Rice

Name: Golden Baked Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 750 ml or 3 cups cooked rice; 50 g spinach wilted; 1 medium onion, diced; ½ large red pepper diced; 1 garlic clove or 15 ml or 1 Tsp crushed garlic; 45 ml or 3 Tbsp Robertsons Spice for Rice; 125 ml or ½ cup water; 180 ml or ¾ cup grated Parmesan (extra to garnish); 30 ml or 2 Tbsp salted butter; 30 ml or 2 Tbsp olive oil; 6 - 8 medium-sized Fresh basil leaves; 6 - 8 sprigs of Italian parsley to garnish

8 People
65 min.
easy

Robertsons Spice for Rice elevates flavour and taste to the next level in our version of a Persian classic. Finish our Golden Baked Rice with fresh herbs and parmesan shavings to enjoy alongside any main dish.

Ingredients

750 ml or 3 cups cooked rice
50 g spinach wilted
1 medium onion, diced
½ large red pepper diced
1 garlic clove or 15 ml or 1 Tsp crushed garlic
45 ml or 3 Tbsp Robertsons Spice for Rice
125 ml or ½ cup water
180 ml or ¾ cup grated Parmesan (extra to garnish)
30 ml or 2 Tbsp salted butter
30 ml or 2 Tbsp olive oil
6 - 8 medium-sized Fresh basil leaves
6 - 8 sprigs of Italian parsley to garnish

Cooking Method

Preheat the oven to 180ºC
Get a large non-stick cast iron skillet or pot onto the stove and melt the butter and olive oil at medium heat.
Add the onion & garlic and fry until translucent.
Add the red pepper and sauté for a further 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the spinach, rice, Robertsons Spice for Rice, water & grated parmesan. Stir to combine.
Turn the heat down and compact the rice, moulding it to the shape of the skillet. Add a little more olive oil or butter around the edges if needed. Cook on the stove top until the rice at the base and on the sides of the pan start to turning golden. About 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove the pan from the stove top and place into the oven to bake off for a further 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Run and knife or spatula around the edge of the skillet and flip out onto a plate or platter.
Serve with fresh basil or Italian parsley as a side to a delicious protein or saucy stew.