Norwegian Rice Pudding
Norwegian rice pudding, or rommegrot, is a creamy and comforting dish made with rice, milk, and a hint of cinnamon. This simple recipe is perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert.
This recipe is breakfast, scaled for 4 servings, with 5 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 5 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 20 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include short-grain rice, butter, whole milk, ground cinnamon.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup short-grain rice (rinsed)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp sugar (to taste)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed short-grain rice and water, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Stir in the whole milk, salt, and ground cinnamon, and cook over low heat for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved, then remove from heat.
- Serve warm, topped with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.