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The Norwegian porridge is a wholesome meal in itself. You can choose to add sugar to make it sweet and instead of serving it as a main meal. You can serve it as a dessert or even enjoy it for breakfast.

Total Time: 22 minutes minutes

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

4 servings

4.8 from 9 votes

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Norwegian Porridge, akaRisengrynsgrøt, is a one-pot rice meal prepared and enjoyed on Christmas day in the Scandinavian regions in Europe.

It's a super easy recipe.

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Yet, you can make the Norwegian porridge as a healthy dish for breakfast any time of the year!

Learn how to make the Norwegian Porridge from scratch with the step-by-step recipe with instructions, ingredients and video further below.

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The Norwegians Porridge is a common lunch dish on Christmas day in the Scandinavian countries.

They call this milk rice porridge Risengrynsgrøt in Norway and Risengrøt in Denmark.

Apparently this rice porridge is common under another name in Sweden, Finland and Iceland as well.

I can't confirm this as Norwegians mentioned Denmark as another country.

So, while we just call it a Norwegian Porridge, this rice pudding actually belongs to a many people in the Scandinavian region.

I was brought to the attention of this porridge by my brother, who's an avid Norway fan.

Having been there for a while, he even picked up the language.

So eventually, the question came up about this rice pudding on facebook...

📕 What is the Norwegian Porridge?

The Norwegian porridge is prepared with short grain rice such as Paella rice/ Risotto rice.

This particular rice porridge belongs to the Scandinavian region but does come close to other rice puddings around the world such as the French riz au lait, the Indian Kheer or the Spanish Arroz con Leche.

As I mentioned above it's a specialty reserved for the Christmas day.

So, in a way the Norwegian Porridge is a big deal in that sense because it's not some dessert, such as the Portuguese Christmas dessert treat arroz doce, but in fact the main meal.

The original and traditional Risengrynsgrøt is a savory main course dish.

This of course is something unusual and I was really surprised when the Norwegians started to share their childhood food memories when they heard that I was looking for a real Norwegian porridge.

Ultimately, at first it came through that it was a Christmas eve meal.

Yet, I was informed otherwise via instagram from a Norwegian user @kimgiertsen.

I may quote:

Yes, but not for supper, but lunch before church or other activities.

Many people take an almond, remove its skin and put it in the rice porridge.

This is a Christmas game, the person who gets the almond in his or her porridge is supposed to hide it, often in their mouth.

After everyone has finished their porridge someone asks "Who has the almond"?

The lucky person wins a small gift., often a marzipan figurine, in the shape of a pig.

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Norwegians mostly associate the Norwegians porridge withRisengrynsgrøt and not Rømmegrøt, which is another pudding, but the main difference is that it's prepared without rice and with sour cream.

Julekake is another Christmas specialty prepared in Norway for Christmas. It's a spicy and fruity soft bread loaf.

🔪 How to prepare the Norwegian Porridge,Risengrynsgrøt, from scratch?

To prepare the Norwegian Porridge from scratch is not rocket science.

While traditionally it's a Christmas meal, I think it makes a great breakfast dish as well!

Risengrynsgrøt ingredients include short grain rice, water, milk, salt, cinnamon, and butter.

From what I was told is that the very traditional Norwegian Porridge does not mention the use of sugar.

However, this changed in time and some people started to add some sugar to their porridge.

So, you can add sugar to yourRisengrynsgrøt if you want.

I limit the amount of sugar in mine because I tend to not have a huge sweet tooth, in fact, I would have kept it out completely if it wasn't for the fact that I actually made this batch for my husband who is a huge fan of any rice pudding.

He also likes his sugar!

You could also add some raisins if you wanted to your Norwegian porridge.

To make it, you just need to cook the rice in water and then milk first.

The point is to slow cook it as long as possible.

Most Norwegian will tell you to cook it for about 45 minutes.

In fact, I got the suggestion to first cook the Risengrynsgrøt on the stove until the rice boils in the milk and then to cover and shift the whole content to the oven to further bake it there for a total of 45 minutes or until the whole content is super creamy.

I thought a one-pot dish would be more useful as I try to avoid to wash too many dishes and you know, I like to keep it simple if possible.

So while 45 minutes is the suggested cooking time, I only took about 20 minutes to cook mine because my rice was super soft and the content completely creamy.

I suspect the longer you slow cook the rice pudding on the stove the better the Norwegian porridge turns out!

The end result in general should be that the rice is soft and never al dente.

The Risengrynsgrøt needs to be creamy and thick.

After cooking the rice porridge pour some into a bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon powder and add a spoon full of butter into the center and serve it that way.

The butter is then mixed in, and yes I know I took a huge dollop of butter in the video, but I will tell you, the taste was incredible!

More rice dishes!🍚

  • Rice with Melon Breakfast bowl
  • Chicken and Rice one-pot dish
  • Fragrant rice with clove
  • Lemon rice
  • Coriander/Cilantro Rice
  • Fried Rice with Egg

Dear Reader, have you ever tried Norwegian Porridge before and if yes where?

Please, let us know in the comment section further below!

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Norwegian Porridge Recipe - Risengrynsgrøt

The Norwegian porridge is a wholesome meal in itself. You can choose to add sugar to make it sweet and instead of serving it as a main meal. You can serve it as a dessert or even enjoy it for breakfast.

4.78 from 9 votes

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Scandinavian

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 391kcal

Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

Ingredients

To cook the Norwegian porridge:

For each bowl:

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Instructions

  • Wash your rice until the water is clear then take to the pot with the water and heat up. Let cook, add salt and bring to a boil.

  • Then add all the milk to the rice. Mix well and simmer slowly for 20-40 minutes. Remember the longer you let it cook slowly on the heat the better the Norwegian porridge will turn out. Make sure to stir every now and then so that the content doesn't stick on the bottom of the pan. The porridge will slowly thicken while is simmering.

  • The porridge is ready when it has thickened, turned very creamy and when the rice is properly well cooked and soft.

  • Then add some of the hot porridge into a bowl, sprinkle some cinnamon on it and add the butter into the center of the bowl on the porridge. Then you just need to make the whole contend and enjoy your homemade Risengrynsgrøt!

  • This will make a bigger batch which I think comes handy. Just eat what you can and want and then store the rest in a airtight container in the fridge. Take it out whenever you want and heat it up!. Makes a great breakfast meal after workout!

Notes

  1. To make this Norwegian porridge a tiny bit healthier use avegetable-basedfat instead of butter such as margarine. Although I think there is nothing wrong with butter!
  2. The Norwegian porridge is gluten-free, nut-free and vegetarian. To make it vegan use almond milk please instead of regular cow milk.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Norwegian Porridge Recipe - Risengrynsgrøt

Amount Per Serving (413 g)

Calories 391Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 5g25%

Cholesterol 31mg10%

Sodium 427mg18%

Potassium 440mg13%

Carbohydrates 60g20%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 495IU10%

Calcium 350mg35%

Iron 2.2mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

What is Norwegian porridge made of? ›

Risgrøt, or risengrynsgrøt as they call it in my part of Norway, is a simple rice porridge made typically of short grain rice, short grain rice, salt and perhaps a little cream.

What's the difference between rice porridge and congee? ›

Congee (/ˈkɒndʒiː/, derived from Tamil கஞ்சி [kaɲdʑi]) is a form of savoury rice porridge made by boiling rice in a large amount of water until the rice softens. Depending on rice-water ratio, the thickness of congee varies from a Western oatmeal porridge to a gruel.

How do you make rice porridge taste better? ›

For a different base, switch to beef, chicken, or vegetable stock (or use equal parts of water and stock), and the rice will soak up that flavor as it cooks. You can also add flavorings like minced ginger and garlic and toppings such as chicken or mushrooms.

Is rice porridge the same as rice pudding? ›

So is it a porridge or a pudding? To my mind it is definitely a pudding if it is served after as a dessert and a porridge if it is served in the morning. However many people prefer to call it a porridge whenever it is served. Rice porridge/pudding has been an important dish in Sweden for centuries.

What is Viking porridge? ›

The Vikings had several options, when it came to making porridge. It could be made from barley, oats, buckwheat or millet. They mixed berries and apples into the porridge to add sweetness. Porridge was typically part of the daily food intake, especially that of the poor.

What's the difference between porridge and oatmeal? ›

But the main difference between porridge and oatmeal is that porridge is made with a variety of whole grains, cereal or legumes, and oatmeal is made with oats (either rolled, flattened or ground).

Is it OK to eat rice porridge every day? ›

Rich in flavour and filled with the goodness of nutrients, rice congee is the perfect dish to have daily for anyone, especially children who are picky eaters. Introduce your fussy baby to a warm bowl of rice congee topped with the things they love. The delicious dish is also beneficial for your overall well-being.

Is rice porridge healthier than rice? ›

For example, a bowl of rice porridge has a higher GI than plain rice as the longer cooking time breaks down the cellular structure, making it easier to digest and raises blood sugar levels.

What is the healthiest congee? ›

For a healthier version, I frequently recommend using brown rice, or even barley or millet. Simmer on very low heat for 1-2 hours or until rice is quite broken down.

What kind of rice is best for congee? ›

Any type of white rice, except for basmati, is suitable for congee. Chinese or Japanese short-grain rice and Thai long-grain jasmine rice are all good choices. Glutinous rice (aka sweet rice) can be mixed with white rice, but it shouldn't be used on its own to make this dish.

What to put in porridge to make it taste better? ›

Banish breakfast boredom with our porridge variations.
  1. Banana, raisins and a sprinkle of nutmeg. ...
  2. Strawberries and blueberries. ...
  3. Cherry and chia seeds. ...
  4. Banana, raspberry, almond butter and cinnamon. ...
  5. Flaked almonds and chopped dates. ...
  6. Walnuts, pear slices and ginger. ...
  7. Peaches and raspberries. ...
  8. Stewed plums.

How long before rice porridge goes bad? ›

If you have any congee leftovers, you can store it in any airtight container. It can be frozen for a month max, or refrigerated for around five days.

Is rice porridge and congee the same? ›

So, congee is a type of rice porridge, but not all rice porridge is congee-like the way all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares. Jook gets a step more specific: It's the English translation of the Cantonese name for rice porridge.

What's the difference between rice porridge and gruel? ›

Gruel is a food consisting of some type of cereal—such as ground oats, wheat, rye, or rice—heated or boiled in water or milk. It is a thinner version of porridge that may be more often drunk rather than eaten.

Can you eat rice like oatmeal? ›

Stir-fry the rice at low heat for a few minutes before adding water. Bring water and rice to a boil. Simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally so rice does not stick to the bottom of the pot. Once liquid has reduced, and rice is the consistency of oatmeal, remove from heat.

What is porridge usually made from? ›

Porridge is made by boiling grains, legumes, or other starchy carbohydrates in hot liquid like milk or water. The starches begin to break down as they cook, eventually becoming thick, rich, and creamy. Some popular base ingredients that are used to make porridge include: Rice.

What did porridge consist of? ›

This is a hot mixture of oatmeal or oats slowly cooked with water or milk. It is typically eaten for breakfast by itself or with other ingredients, including salt, sugar, fruit, milk, cream, or butter.

What are the two types of porridge? ›

Perhaps the most well-known type of porridge is oatmeal. It is made from different types of oats, including rolled, steel-cut, or instant. Examples of corn-based porridges are grits, which originated in the American South, and polenta, an Italian dish that is similar to grits but less creamy.

What is the healthiest porridge? ›

Steel-cuts and rolled oats have a lower glycemic index than quick oats, potentially making them the best choices for blood sugar control.

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