Try My Holiday Favorite “Tomtegröt”!

Tomtegröt

This is a holiday favorite in our family, this classic Swedish dish is a must on the Christmas table.

“Tomtegröt” means “Santa’s porridge”, and a few spoonfuls are usually placed outside the front entrance for Santa himself!

Traditionally each family member must make up a short rime before they are “allowed” to start eating.

This is the perfect comfort food during cold winter nights. You may be familiar with this dish as “rice pudding”. Below is my family recipe, give it a try and let me know what you think!

“Tomtegröt” – Swedish Christmas Rice Pudding

6 portions

1/2 Tbsp Butter, unsalted

1 Cup Short Grain Rice (I use sushi rice or arborio)

2 Cups Water

3/4 Tsp Seasalt

1 Liter 2% Milk

3 Tbsp Sugar (we use organic whole sugar)

Melt butter in a thick bottomed pot. Add rice, water and salt. Bring to a boil and let cook for 10 minutes on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add milk and bring to a boil while stirring often. Place lid on pot and let simmer slowly for 40 minutes, stirring every few minutes to make sure there is no sticking to the bottom. Stir in a sugar and serve with ground cinnamon and cold milk. God Jul! Enjoy!