Swiss Rice and Leeks

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 534 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add rice and cook, uncovered without stirring, until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

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.