Grandma’s Swedish Rice

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13
Grandma's Swedish Rice - A Delicious and Creamy Rice Pudding
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Prep

5 min

Cook

110 min

Ready In

115 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 cups water
1 dash salt
4 cups white rice
1 gallon whole milk
10 -12 cinnamon sticks
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 almonds
cinnamon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
524
Sugar
34g
Fat
21g
Grandma's Swedish Rice is a classic rice pudding that has been popular in Sweden for decades. With its creamy texture, it is a fantastic dessert that anyone can make in their kitchen. The rice pudding features a blend of milk, sugar, cinnamon, butter, and rice. It is a great recipe to share with friends and family during any time of the day or night. Swedish Rice creates a warm and comforting feeling in every bite.

Instructions

1.Wash the rice using cold water and drain.
2.Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan.
3.Add the rice to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low.
4.Simmer the rice for around 18-20 minutes or until it is cooked through and tender while stirring occasionally.
5.In a separate saucepan, add the milk and cinnamon sticks. Simmer for about 60-90 minutes while stirring occasionally, until the milk thickens and reduces to 1 quart. Remove the cinnamon stick from the milk.
6.Mix the butter and sugar in a frying pan until it melts and turns light brown.
7.Add the almonds to the butter and sugar mix and stir for 1-2 minutes.
8.Add the rice to the frying pan and mix well.
9.Stir the cinnamon milk into the rice and bring the mixture to a boil.
10.Reduce the heat to low and let the rice pudding simmer for 15-20 minutes or until it has a thick and creamy consistency. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top.

PROS

This creamy dessert is easy to make and can be served hot or cold.
It is perfect for the winter season.
It is a great source of carbohydrates and calcium.

CONS

Swedish Rice is high in calories and fat, making it not suitable for everyone.
You should be aware of the rice’s sugar content if you have diabetes.
Moreover, the recipe requires patience since it might take up to 1 hour and 45 minutes to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Grandma’s Swedish Rice is an excellent source of calcium. It has 28% of the recommended daily value. As a high-carbohydrate food, it is an excellent source of energy. Moreover, it is gluten-free and cholesterol-free. Nuts like almonds are valuable sources of Vitamin E and other vital minerals.

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