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Risengrød

Risengrød is part of the Nordic Christmas tradition as a dinner dish. It is simply rice boiled with milk and a little sugar to form porridge, and it is served warm with butter and cinnamon-sugar.

Total 00:45
Yield 2

Ingredients

  • 3 dl (300 ml / 1¼ cups) water
  • 180 g porridge rice
  • 1 liter whole milk
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 4 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 50 g butter

Instructions

  1. 1
    Bring water and rice to a boil in a deep pot. Boil the rice at steady heat and with active stirring for approximately 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add milk and return to a boil. Simmer over low heat, stirring actively for approximately 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Put on lid and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  4. 4
    Test the porridge for thickness—if it seems too thin, simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add salt.
  6. 6
    Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl or container.
  7. 7
    Serve porridge warm with cinnamon-sugar on top and a bit of butter in the middle.
Category
Desserts

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