Greek rice porridge "Spanakorizo" with spinach and feta cheese
6 servings
60 minutes
Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek dish that combines nutritious spinach, fragrant rice, and tender feta. Its roots go back to the distant past when Greeks valued simple yet nourishing food. The ease of preparation makes it an ideal option for a daily dinner, while fresh herbs add a vibrant Mediterranean flavor. The dish has a pleasant creamy texture due to the combination of rice and spinach, and the addition of lemon juice and olive oil makes it refreshing. Feta at the end adds a salty, tangy note, turning the dish into a harmonious blend of flavors. Spanakorizo can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to fish or meat, creating a perfect balance of flavors on your table.
1
Peel and finely chop the onion.
- Red onion: 1 piece
2
Defrost the spinach.
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
3
In a deep skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Red onion: 1 piece
4
Add the rice and fry everything together for another five minutes.
- Long grain rice: 250 g
5
Add thawed spinach.
- Frozen spinach: 300 g
6
Chop the green onion, add it to the rice, mix, pour in water and salt.
- Green onions: 1 bunch
- Water: 2 glasss
- Salt: to taste
7
Cook over medium heat until the rice is done.
- Long grain rice: 250 g
8
Add chopped dill and mix.
- Dill: 1 bunch
9
Distribute the rice on plates, sprinkle with crumbled cheese, and drizzle with lemon and olive oil.
- Feta cheese: 150 g
- Lemon: 1 piece