Norwegian Rice Pudding - Risengryn Grod

We used to have this a lot when I was a kid. Not only is it yummy and filling - it is cheap!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 2⁄3 cups water
• 3⁄4 cup long grain rice
• 1  quart milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (optional) or 1⁄2 cup currants (optional)

Directions

1. Boil water and add rice, cover and lower heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Add milk and, if using them, the raisins or currants and vanilla and bring back to a boil.
3. Cover, lower heat and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20-30 minutes.
4. Season with salt.
5. Serve with butter, milk, sugar and cinnamon.
6. For a sweeter rice try adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar with the milk.