Risgrynsgröt is Sweden’s comforting rice porridge, simmered slowly in milk until the grains are soft and the pot is thick and creamy. Just a touch of sugar, salt and a cinnamon stick keep it humble and soothing.
It is a Christmas Eve tradition to serve it warm, and a whole almond is hidden in the pot — whoever finds it gets a prize. Leftover porridge often becomes ris à la malta, folded with cream and orange for the next day’s dessert.


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