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Risengrød (Danish Rice Porridge)

Danish

Stir the rice near the bottom more often as the milk thickens. Stop while the porridge is a little loose, since it continues to thicken while you set out the cinnamon and butter.

Serving of Risengrød (Danish Rice Porridge); presentation may vary
Serving example of this dish. Ingredients and presentation may vary. Image resized for web. Photo: Morten Spleth Heidemann Gregersen · Source · Public domain
Servings (recipe yield)
2 servings
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
40 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

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Ingredients

  • Water 3 dl
  • Pama porridge rice 180 g
  • Whole milk 1 liter
  • Salt 2 pinches
  • Sugar 4 tablespoons
  • Cinnamon 2 teaspoons
  • Butter 50 g

Instructions

  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. Add milk and bring the concoction to a boil. Boil the pot at low heat, still with active stirring for approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Put on lid and boil for approximately 30 minutes. Stir the pot often. If the porridge seems too thin, boil it for another 5-10 minutes.
  4. Mix sugar and cinnamon to form cinnamon sugar in a bowl or container.
  5. Serve warm with cinnamon sugar on top and a bit of butter in the middle.

Source: Public Domain Recipes · Vilhelm Bergsøe · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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