Description
Rømmegrøt is a traditional Norwegian porridge made from sour cream, milk, flour, and butter, offering a rich and creamy texture with a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect as a comforting breakfast or dessert, it highlights simple ingredients transformed into a delightful dish that embodies Scandinavian heritage.
Ingredients
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Milk and Flour
- 1 quart whole milk
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Sugar and Salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
Butter and Topping
- 1/2 cup salted butter, plus more for serving
- Cinnamon-sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Heat Milk: Set a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Using a kitchen thermometer, heat the milk to precisely 195°F while stirring almost continuously to prevent burning, scraping the bottom of the pan.
- Prepare Flour Mixture: While the milk is heating, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Melt Butter: Gently melt the butter in a separate small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, turn off the heat and hold until the milk reaches 195°F.
- Combine Milk and Flour Paste: Once the milk reaches 195°F, stir the flour mixture into the melted butter, forming a thick paste. Gradually add this paste into the hot milk, stirring constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
- Cook the Porridge: Reduce the heat to low and cook the mixture for an additional 5 minutes, stirring often until it is thickened to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Spoon the rømmegrøt into individual bowls, drizzle with warm melted butter, and sprinkle generously with cinnamon-sugar. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the milk temperature is accurately maintained at 195°F for the perfect consistency.
- Stir constantly during the heating process to prevent the milk from scorching.
- You can customize the cinnamon-sugar topping to taste.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh when it’s hot and creamy.
- For a richer flavor, use clarified butter or add a dollop of sour cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
