Cookbook:Savoury Rice Cake

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups (360 ml) short grain rice, cooked
 * 4 spring onions, finely chopped
 * 3 eggs, lightly beaten
 * ½ cup (120 ml) grated parmesan cheese
 * 500 g (1 lb) carrots, cauliflower, and broccoli
 * 1½ cups (260 ml) grated mozzarella cheese
 * 1½ tsp dried thyme
 * 1 cup (240 ml) tomato salsa, for serving

Procedure

 * 1) In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, spring onions, eggs and the Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Press half the rice mixture into a greased 20 cm spring-form pan. Toss vegetables with one cup of mozzarella cheese, place into pan. Spoon on the remaining rice and press down firmly. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese and thyme.
 * 3) Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30–35 minutes.
 * 4) Serve with tomato salsa.