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.
Rømmegrøt (Norwegian Sour Cream Porridge)
Ingredients
Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 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
- Place the sour cream in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 5 minutes, stirring.
- 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.
- 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.
- Whisk in the remaining flour, then add the warm milk a little at a time, whisking after each addition to keep it smooth.
- Simmer 5 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy, and season with salt.
- 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.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.
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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