Pumpkin and Rice Pie
Description
Delicious baking for the whole family. 1. Pour a little vegetable oil into a high-sided frying pan or saucepan and heat it up. 2. Add rice and sauté it slightly, stirring constantly. Be sure to add spices to your taste. In this recipe for pumpkin and rice pie, besides salt, saffron, oregano, nutmeg, and curry—which adds a special note—are used. 3. Pour in 2 cups of boiling water and let it simmer over low heat. 4. Now you can prepare the pumpkin. Wash it thoroughly, then peel and remove the seeds. Grate the flesh on a medium or fine grater. 5. Grate the cheese as well. 6. Prepare an ovenproof dish and lightly grease it with oil. 7. Add the grated pumpkin to the rice in the saucepan (approximately after 15 minutes). 8. Mix everything together, adding a pinch of basil and pepper if desired. 9. Set aside about one-third of the cheese and add the rest to the saucepan. 10. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, and salt. If desired, you can use cream instead in this simple pumpkin and rice pie recipe. 11. Pour the mixture into the saucepan, stir well, then transfer everything into the baking dish. 12. Place in a preheated oven for 35–45 minutes. 13. Remove the dish from the oven and spread the remaining cheese on top. Return to the oven for another 10 minutes. That's it—your homemade pumpkin and rice pie is ready to serve.