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white rice porridge served with an almond on top. one plate on blue background.

Finnish rice porridge

This is a traditional white porridge boiled on a stovetop.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine Finnish, Scandinavian
Servings 4
Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pan. A thick bottom or nonstick is good. A double boiler prevents from burning.

Ingredients
  

  • cup water
  • ¾ cup porridge rice (short-grain round starchy rice)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups full-fat milk

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water to a boil in your large pan. Add the rice, water, salt, and butter. Then you can add the milk.
  • Let it boil, then lower the temperature to medium heat. Let the water absorb into the rice so it thickens up a bit, this takes about 5 minutes.
  • Let your porridge simmer on medium-to low heat for around 40-45 minutes so that the consistency thickens up and the rice feels soft when eaten.
  • Serve with cinnamon, sugar, and milk. Also, plum- or fruit soups are traditional additions.

Notes

If you use a double boiler pan set with water in the bottom pan it might take a longer time to cook your porridge. 
Plant-based milk is an option for a milk-free, vegan porridge. Replace butter with margarine or leave it out. 
Store leftovers in fridge and reheat in pan adding some milk to it since it thickens a lot when cooled down. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 46.7gProtein: 13.4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 946mgFiber: 0.9gCalcium: 461mg
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