Nordic Rice Porridge

Nordic Rice Porridge (Risgrøt / Risgrynsgröt)

A classic December comfort dish across Sweden, Norway and Finland — humble, soothing, and tied to both ancient solstice quiet and Christmas Eve tradition.

Ingredients

• 200g pudding rice

• 1 litre whole milk

• 200ml water

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1–2 tbsp sugar (to taste)

• Pinch of salt

• To serve: ground cinnamon, extra sugar, butter, raisins (optional)

Method

1. Bring the water, rice and salt to a simmer until the rice begins to absorb the liquid.

2. Add the milk and cinnamon stick.

3. Cook gently over low heat for 35–40 minutes, stirring often to stop sticking.

4. When thick, remove the cinnamon stick, stir in butter and sweeten to taste.

5. Serve with a knob of butter melting in the middle, cinnamon and sugar dusted over the top.