Seafood Baked Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups** uncooked rice
• 200g prawns, with shells
• 100g clams
• 1 squid, cut into thick rings
• 200g fish fillet, cut into thick slices
• some mixed vegetables
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (125ml) water
• salt and pepper
• some grated mozzarella cheese
• Serves 4

Directions

1. Wash and cook rice with rice cooker.
2. Wash and prepare prawns, clams, squid and fish slices.
3. Heat up a large, deep pan, with some cooking oil. Stir fry minced garlic and add in the seafood ingredients. Add in the mixed vegetables. (Do not cook the seafood till done as it will continue to cook in the oven.)
4. Add in the cream, stir well. Add in water and bring to a boil. (Note, always add cream BEFORE water, otherwise the mixture may not be smooth.)
5. Add in the cooked rice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and let it cook for 1 to 2 mins or until the sauce is almost fully absorbed by the rice.
6. Place rice into a heatproof baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
7. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 425F /220C, till the cheese turns golden brown. Sprinkle with some dried parsley. Serve immediately.
8. Note: ** refers to the rice cup that comes with the rice cooker.