Risgrynsgröt (Swedish rice pudding) – Kokspotlood

Risgrynsgröt (Swedish rice pudding) – Kokspotlood

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesRisgrynsgröt (Swedish rice pudding) – Kokspotlood

Risgrynsgröt also known as 'rice grain pudding' holds an important place in Swedish culinary history. References to this beloved Swedish dessert can be traced back to the 14th century with the earliest mention of it being at the funeral wake of the father of St. Bridget of Sweden.

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It has literally been preserved for centuries with little change to the original recipe and is almost always served for special occasions such as Christmas. A fun tradition with rice pudding is to add an almond to the dish and whoever finds the almond must perform a task for the entertainment of the other guests. Or if the finder of the almond is single it could mean that he or she has found his or her true love in the coming year.

Ultimately there's a clear reason why this delicious pudding has such a rich history: sweet and simple treats always taste better when eaten together!

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