Ingredients
- 400 grams dry rice (long grain, 14 ounces/2 cups)
- Salt, pinch
- 50 grams butter (cut into small pieces, 2 ounces/ 1/4 cup)
- 4 egg yolks (slightly beaten)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives, snipped
- 25 grams grated parmesan cheese (fresh, 1 ounce)
- 25 grams gruyere cheese (fresh, 1 ounce)
- Black pepper, fresh ground, to taste
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (dried)
- 100 grams ham (cooked smoked, cut into matchstick size, 4 ounces)
- Butter, extra for greasing dish
How to Make
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Note: The mould you use will need to ovenproof
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 180c (350f gas).
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Step 2: Cook the rice in salted boiling water until al dente (follow packet instructions) drain rice and tip into a bowl.
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Step 3: Add the pieces of butter, then stir in the egg yolk, nutmeg, chopped parsley and chives; add the 2 cheeses and season with pepper and mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
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Step 4: Butter an ovenproof bowl/mould and sprinkle with the dried breadcrumbs, then pack in half of the rice mix. Add the ham (cut into matchsticks) and cover with the remainder of the rice, then place rice into a moderate oven for 20 minutes.
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Step 5: Turn out on serving plate and serve immediately.
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