A comforting Maltese oven-baked rice dish enriched with eggs, minced beef, tomato sauce, and a golden cheese crust.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: rectangular baking dish
Garnishes: parsley
Accompaniments: mixed salad
Instructions
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1
Cook rice in broth until just tender. Drain any excess liquid.
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2
Sauté onion in olive oil, add ground beef, cook until browned. Add passata, simmer 10 min.
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3
Combine rice, meat sauce, beaten eggs, and half the Parmesan. Season well.
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4
Pour into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining Parmesan.
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5
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 min until set and golden on top.
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6
Let stand 10 min before cutting into squares to serve.
Did You Know?
Maltese grandmothers judge the quality of ross il-forn by whether the squares hold their shape perfectly when cut.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- baking dish
- saucepan
- mixing bowl
Garnishing
parsley
Accompaniments
mixed salad
The Story Behind Ross il-Forn
Ross il-forn is everyday Maltese comfort food, born from the island's need to stretch ingredients economically. It reflects the Arab influence on Maltese cuisine through rice and the Italian influence through cheese and tomato.
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