SWEDISH RICE PORRIDGE

Like their Norwegian neighbors, the Swedes also enjoy rice porridge for breakfast, but like to spice it up a bit with a hint of cinnamon. This recipe is from the courtesy of the Swedish Travel and Tourism Council.

1 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 cinnamon stick
2/3 cup rice
2 2/3 cups milk
1 tablespoon sugar

1. Boil water with salt, butter and cinnamon.
2. Add rice and simmer covered for about 10 minutes.
3. Add milk and continue to simmer on very low heat for another 30 to 40 minutes until milk is absorbed. Stir occasionally so it does not burn.
4. Add the sugar and stir.
5. Serve with milk, sugar and cinnamon.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving: 250 calories, 77 calories from fat, 8.5g total fat (13%), 5.2g saturated fat (26%), 29.8mg cholesterol (10%), 643.1mg sodium (27%), 35.4g carbohydrates (12%), .4g fiber (2%), 7.6g protein (15%), 312 IU vitamin A (6%), 2mg vitamin C (3%), 204mg calcium (20%) and 1.4mg iron (8%).