We have something similar in Spain called "Arroz con leche" that literally means "Rice with milk". The difference is that we boil the rice in the milk and we add a stick of cinnamon and some orange or lemon peel while boiling (we remove it later). You can find it in 95% of the restaurants any day of the year 😄 but I have to try this recipe too, thank you!
All right, I have an entry for this recipe too: here in Brazil we have "arroz doce" translates to "sweet rice". It's basically risengrød but the sugar goes into the boiling pot with the milk. Cinnamon goes on top. It's an all year thing.
@@JanilGarciaJr We used to have it without rice back before rice wasn’t a thing in Denmark, though. Back then they used other grains instead. Barley was most popular. It was sometimes made for the nisse (“elf”, I guess) living at the homestead, to appease him, make him work for you and not do something really bad. So they “fed” him LOL. Might just be a nice story, though. I mean, obviously the being doesn’t exist, but the leaving the porridge out for him part I mean.
I've been studying Danish, and classes often include info about Danish food and culture, so I'm always glad to get a real Danish recipe for something I've heard about but didn't know how to make. I think I'll try this for Christmas this year!
This is practically a cultural difference from living in the tropics. Out here sourdough bread is the novelty as all varieties of wheat is imported. Rice is locally grown and have all sort of varieties. We don’t have dairy culture either as most of us are lactose intolerant. I’m still interested to learn what other people eat during their holidays. Thank you for sharing your culture with us.
Got our Christmas Tree up before Christmas Eve this year! So I rewarded myself by making this and having it for dinner! Hubby and I both love it and will make it again. Thank you for a great recipe and video! Merry Christmas!
That looks delicious, Sune. Interesting hearing the history of the dish. Porridge rice is also known as pudding rice in the UK, and your recipe is like a rice pudding but made on the stove.
That looks incredibly yummy! I'm going to have to try this. Your brownie recipe was a hit, so there's no reason to believe this won't be delicious, as well.
Is porridge rice the same as what we call here in the UK pudding rice? Also, the cherry sauce you mentioned. Is it something you make or buy ready made?
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Sune thank you for sharing Danish recipes. Pls continue! I would like to know more about Nordic cuisine and I particularly appreciate the care you take in providing historical or cultural context. Also appreciate the more relaxed Sune - time for new thumbnails so more of us stop by :)!
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You mixed the cinnamon with the sugar: 3 Tablespoons sugar with 3 teaspoons cinnamon. Three teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon. It's more efficient, and uses only one measuring spoon. But perhaps your Tablespoon doesn't fit inside your cinnamon storage device? I suffer with the same inefficiencies. :-(
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Do you add an almond to the pudding on Christmas Eve for the Almond gift? Whoever finds the almond in their bowl gets the gift! A fun Danish tradition we have done forever!
@@Foodgeek I grew up with my Danish grandparents in Canada. They have passed away, but I keep up with all the traditions in my little family. I make awesome smøgbrød!
