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Creamy Cardamom-Infused Rice Porridge

Indulge in this Scandinavian-inspired rice porridge, where slow-cooked rice is enveloped in a rich blend of milk and butter, infused with cardamom and crowned with cinnamon.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
115 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
2

Nutrition

calories573kcal
carbohydrates56g
fat35g
protein10g
sugar36g

Ingredients

8 whole green cardamom pods, crushed to release seeds (discard pods)
0.5 gallon whole milk
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup unsalted butter + extra for serving
1 cup sugar

Directions

1

In a deep heavy pan, crush cardamom seeds until fine. Add milk, rice, and 1 cup butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring slowly, for 90 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to avoid boiling or overheating the milk. Stir in sugar and cook until thickened, about 15 more minutes.

2

Transfer rice mixture to a serving bowl. Dot with extra butter; let melt. Dust with cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.