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Christmas Rice Porridge
(Rysgrynsgrot)
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This is a traditional sweet to serve on Christmas Eve: the person who gets the almond in his or her portion will, it is said, be married before the next Christmas.
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| What You Need: |
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1 cup rice
˝ cup single cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
A small piece of stick cinnamon
1 blanched almond
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Rinse the rice under cold running water.
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2. Melt half the butter in a large saucepan, put in the rice and water and boil for about 10 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
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3. Stir in the milk and cinnamon and cook gently for 40 minutes or until tender, stirring from time to time.
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4. Blend in the cream, salt, essence and remaining butter and stir in the almond at the last minute before serving.
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5. Extra milk, sugar and ground cinnamon are served with the pudding.
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