European
Sweden - Pasta and Grains
Risgrynsgröt (Christmas Rice Porridge)
Chef's Menu Description
Traditional Swedish festive rice pudding slowly simmered with whole milk, butter, and cinnamon stick until creamy and rich, dusted with cinnamon sugar and hiding a lucky whole almond.
Ingredients
- • 200g round-grain porridge rice (gröt-ris)
- • 400ml water
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 800ml - 1L whole milk
- • 1 whole cinnamon stick
- • 1 whole blanched almond (mandel)
- • Ground cinnamon and sugar for dusting
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Combine porridge rice, water, butter, and salt in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 10 minutes until water is absorbed.
2
Phase 2
Pour in whole milk and drop in the cinnamon stick. Bring gently to a simmer while stirring continuously to prevent scorching.
3
Phase 3
Cover tightly, reduce heat to the lowest setting, and simmer for 40-50 minutes without stirring too often, until rice is swollen and porridge is creamy.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the hidden whole almond. Serve in warm bowls dusted with cinnamon and caster sugar, with a splash of cold milk.