Rømmegrøt (Norwegian Sour Cream Porridge)

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Rømmegrøt (Norwegian Sour Cream Porridge)
Full-fat sour cream is simmered until its butterfat separates, thickened with flour and thinned with milk. It is served with cinnamon sugar and the skimmed butter on top. Makes 4 servings in about 30 minutes.
Prep 5 min
Cook 25 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (500 ml)full-fat sour cream, at least 30 percent fat if possible
  • ⅔ cup (80 g)all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 cups (500 ml)whole milk, warm
  • ½ tsp (3 g)salt
  • 2 tbsp (30 g)unsalted butter, only if the cream does not release enough fat
  • 3 tbsp (40 g)granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp (4 g)ground cinnamon

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Instructions

  1. Place the sour cream in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 5 minutes, stirring.
  2. Sift in half the flour and whisk until smooth. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring, 8 to 10 minutes until golden butter rises to the top.
  3. Spoon off the butter into a small bowl and keep it warm. If little separates, add the 30 g butter in a bowl and melt it.
  4. Whisk in the remaining flour, then add the warm milk a little at a time, whisking after each addition to keep it smooth.
  5. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy, and season with salt.
  6. Spoon into bowls, top with the sugar, cinnamon and warm melted butter in a pool, and serve at once.

Tips

  • Low-fat sour cream does not release butterfat; use the highest fat available or add butter.
  • Whisk constantly once the flour goes in.
  • Serve with raspberry juice and cured meats for the traditional pairing.
  • Good with raspberry juice.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make rømmegrøt (norwegian sour cream porridge)?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 4 servings.

How should I store rømmegrøt (norwegian sour cream porridge)?

Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk.

Can I make rømmegrøt (norwegian sour cream porridge) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Rømmegrøt is a Norwegian porridge of simmered sour cream, flour and milk, served with sugar, cinnamon and the melted butterfat. Serve it with raspberry juice.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.

492 Calories / serving
34.1g Fat
37.6g Carbs
9.3g Protein
20.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (4 servings): ~1968 cal · 136g fat · 150g carbs · 37g protein · 82g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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