¶ Rice Casserole (Reisauflauf)
¶ Description
This rice casserole, or Reisauflauf, is a heavenly blend of creamy, sweetened rice and fluffy egg whites. It's a filling and comforting dish that can be enjoyed as a main meal or a rich dessert. The recipe serves four and requires a large casserole dish.
¶ Ingredients for 4 servings
- 250g Round-grain rice
- 1L Milk
- 1 Pinch of salt
- 2 Packs of vanilla sugar
- 60g Butter
- 70g Sugar
- 4 Eggs
¶ Preparation
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In a large pot, cook the rice with the milk, a pinch of salt, and butter on low heat until it becomes thick. Stir frequently to prevent it from burning.
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Once the mixture is thick, remove the pot from the stove and stir in sugar and vanilla sugar. (Add these last to prevent the mixture from burning faster).
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Separate the eggs. Whip the egg whites to form stiff peaks.
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Grease a casserole dish with butter or oil and preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Stir the egg yolks into the mixture and gently fold in the egg whites. (A very large pot is needed for this step).
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Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and bake at 180°C until the rice casserole turns golden brown.