ross il-forn (baked rice)

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynn Clay
Portland, OR

This dish is said to be the favorite dish in Malta.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ross il-forn (baked rice)

  • 16 oz
    rice
  • 1 lb
    ground pork
  • 4 slice
    bacon
  • 2
    onions, finely chopped
  • 1 can
    tomato paste, 6 ounces
  • 1 can
    chopped tomatoes in juice, 14 ounce
  • 1/2 tsp
    curry powder
  • 4
    eggs, beaten
  • salt and pepper
  • cheese, grated
  • 1 c
    water

How To Make ross il-forn (baked rice)

  • 1
    Saute onions in oil in a pan. Add the ground pork and continue cooking until the meat turns brown. Add the bacon and cook for 3 minutes.
  • 2
    Add The tomatoes. tomato paste, and water. Season with Salt and Pepper and curry powder.
  • 3
    Mix well and let simmer at a low temperature for an hour.
  • 4
    In the meantime, boil the rice. (don’t forget to add a pinch of salt to the water when boiling). Drain the rice from the water.
  • 5
    Add the minced pork mixture to the rice and mix well. Pour in the eggs and mix well.
  • 6
    Pour in the whole mixture into an oven proof dish. Sprinkle some grated cheese on top.
  • 7
    Bake in a 350 degree F oven without stirring for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • 8
    Serve your delicious dinner expect many compliments.

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