Title: Rizi O Graten (Rice Au Gratin)
Categories: Pasta Ethnic
Yield: 6 Servings
| 3 1/2 | c | Chicken or beef broth |
| 4 | tb | Butter |
| 1 1/2 | c | Raw rice |
| | | Salt & pepper to taste |
| 1 1/2 | c | Kefalotiri cheese, grated |
| 4 | | Eggs |
| 1 | c | Ham, chopped |
| 3 | tb | Bread crumbs, toasted |
Boil broth w/2 tb. of the butter. Add rice, stirring it so it doesn't
stick. Add salt & pepper. Cover pot and simmer until liquid is absorbed
(abt. 15 min.). Add 2/3 ofthe cheese, mix well, then remove from heat. Half
cool. Beat egg lightly and add to rice. Add ham and mix in well with a
fork. Butter a baking pan. Put rice in and spread evenly. Sprinkle with
remaining cheese and then the bread crumbs. Melt the remaining butter and
drizzle it over the top of the rice. Bake in preheated 350 F. oven abt. 15
min., or until golden brown. Serves 4-6.