SWISS RICE AND LEEKS

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This Swiss dish from Uri (called 'rispor') is made traditionally with Swiss cheese, but you can use Gruyere or Emmental cheese just as well.

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Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch slices
5 tablespoons butter, divided
6 cups chicken stock
2 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add leeks and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
Add rice and cook, uncovered without stirring, until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.
Melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-low without browning. Add grated Gruyere cheese and mix into rice mixture just before serving. Season with a pinch of pepper and nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.6 calories, Carbohydrate 80.4 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1326.2 mg, Sugar 7.3 g