Risgrøt, or rice pudding, is a special dish that we like to eat on Christmas Eve. What makes it extra special is the hidden almond! When it’s time for risgrøt, the person dishing out the pudding will hide an almond in just one of the bowls, and then everyone will eat their pudding to see if they got the almond. Whoever is lucky to find the almond wins a prize! (A $20 bill!) I’ve also heard that you will get good luck in the new year if you find the almond.
You can eat this all year round, warm or chilled. I think this is a good dessert or snack in the wintertime. Just be patient making this – it will take some time for it to cook, about 70-75 minutes.
How to make risgrøt
Here’s a short video where I demonstrate how to make rice pudding. The recipe follows!
Ingredients
Method
- Add rice to your pot on the stove, turn on heat to medium-high.
- Add water, just enough to cover your rice. Let it come to a simmer.
- Let boil until the water has disappeared. (This will take about 10 minutes.)
- Add 2 cups of milk.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of butter, and cinnamon (optional).
- Let it come to a simmer, then cover and turn the heat to low.
- Cook for about an hour, stirring a few times throughout.
- Stir in salt.
- Serve in a bowl with sugar and cinnamon on top.
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