Cheesy Rice Bowl Recipe - cafe mcdonalds style - CookingShooking

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess at a lower cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Cook the Long Grain Rice according to package instructions; set aside.

In a saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of Butter over medium heat to make the cheesy sauce.

Add 2 tbsp of Maida and stir to combine, cooking for a minute.

Gradually add 1 ½ cups of Milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.

Stir in the grated Cheese Cubes until melted and smooth; season with Salt and Pepper to taste.

In a separate pan, heat 1 tbsp of Butter and 1 tbsp of Oil over medium heat.

Add the Veggies (carrot, corn, beans, onion, peas, etc.) and sauté until tender.

Combine the cooked rice with the sautéed veggies; season with ½ tsp Salt, 1 tsp Sugar, ½ tsp Oregano, ½ tsp Pepper, ¼ tsp Basil, and ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes.

Mix well and transfer to a serving dish.

Drizzle with 2 tbsp of Red Chilli Sauce and garnish with Fresh Coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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