Walnut And Rice Loaf With Chive Sauce Recipe

Name: Walnut And Rice Loaf With Chive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 g butter (1 oz); 2 carrots, finely diced (or grated); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 large spring onions, sliced finely (scallions); 250 g mushrooms, coarsely chopped; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup tomato puree (8 fl oz); 1/2 cup cheese, grated; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice; Chive Sauce; 1 cup dry white wine (4 fl oz); 2 spring onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice (OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice); 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind (or lemon rind); 100 g butter, softened (3 1/2 oz); 2 tablespoons chives, chopped; sea salt, to taste; white pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

30 g butter (1 oz)
2 carrots, finely diced (or grated)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 large spring onions, sliced finely (scallions)
250 g mushrooms, coarsely chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup tomato puree (8 fl oz)
1/2 cup cheese, grated
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
Chive Sauce
1 cup dry white wine (4 fl oz)
2 spring onions, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice (OR 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind (or lemon rind)
100 g butter, softened (3 1/2 oz)
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
sea salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste

1
Turn on oven at 180u00b0C (350u00b0F).
2
Melt butter in a frying pan and saute carrots for 2 mins, add cumin and stir well.
3
Add spring onions and mushrooms and cook, stirring, for another 2 mins, then remove from heat.
4
Stir together the beaten eggs, tomato puree, cheese, walnuts, parsley, salt & pepper.
5
Combine with the rice and cooked vegetables and mix thoroughly, then taste and adjust seasoning if required.
6
Generously grease a 28 x 12 cm (11 x 4 1/2 in) loaf tin and line base with greased grease-proof paper.
7
Pack the mixture in well, being careful to to fill the corners.
8
Bake in pre-heated oven for 50-60 mins or until firm.
9
Cool slightly before turning out or cutting individual slices.
10
To Make Chive Sauce:
11
In a small stainless steel or other non-aluminium saucepan bring to the boil the wine, spring onions, citrus peel and citrus juice and continue boiling uncovered until reduced to about 1/4 cup (2 fl oz) in volume.
12
Strain into a bowl, allow to cool slightly, then beat in the soft butter, a small piece at a time.
13
Stir in the chives and season to taste with salt & pepper.
14
If you feel the flavour is too sharp, stir in a little thickened cream.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 30 g butter (1 oz), 2 carrots, finely diced (or grated), 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 4 large spring onions, sliced finely (scallions), and more.

Yes, Walnut And Rice Loaf With Chive Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Walnut And Rice Loaf With Chive Sauce

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