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Rømmegrøt

Creamy Rømmegrøt: A Cozy Taste of Norway's Tradition

Rømmegrøt is a comforting Norwegian sour cream porridge, perfect as a breakfast treat or dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Norwegian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups whole milk Use half-and-half for extra richness.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour No substitutions recommended.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Adjust to taste or use brown sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt Can substitute with sea salt.
For the Finish
  • 0.5 cups salted butter Use unsalted butter if desired.
  • to taste cinnamon-sugar Mix in brown sugar for a twist.

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, gently heat 4 cups of whole milk over medium heat until it reaches 195°F, stirring almost continuously.
  2. Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of Morton kosher salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt ½ cup of salted butter over low heat and stir in the flour mixture to create a paste.
  4. Gradually whisk the butter-flour paste into the warm milk and stir constantly until it comes to a gentle boil.
  5. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
  6. Serve the warm Rømmegrøt in individual bowls, drizzle with melted butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Rømmegrøt is best enjoyed freshly made, allowing you to savor each comforting bite together with loved ones.

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