ross il-forn (baked rice)

Portland, OR
Updated on Jun 13, 2018

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

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

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rice
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 - onions, finely chopped
  • 1 can tomato paste, 6 ounces
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes in juice, 14 ounce
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 4 - eggs, beaten
  • - salt and pepper
  • - cheese, grated
  • 1 cup water

How To Make ross il-forn (baked rice)

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Add The tomatoes. tomato paste, and water. Season with Salt and Pepper and curry powder.
  • Step 3
    Mix well and let simmer at a low temperature for an hour.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 5
    Add the minced pork mixture to the rice and mix well. Pour in the eggs and mix well.
  • Step 6
    Pour in the whole mixture into an oven proof dish. Sprinkle some grated cheese on top.
  • Step 7
    Bake in a 350 degree F oven without stirring for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Serve your delicious dinner expect many compliments.

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Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake
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