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Risgrynsgröt
Easy 55 min~260 kcal 2/10
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Finnish Helmipuuro
A Finnish pearl porridge where potato-starch pearls swell in milk, then finish with cinnamon sugar, butter, and berry sauce.
Easy⏱️ 26 min📖 1 min readServes 4~260 kcal🇫🇮 Finnish🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 18 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 26 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the porridge
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Potato starch pearls
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Milk
For seasoning
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Granulated sugar
For serving
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Butter
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Forest berry sauce
General
- 1 pinch Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the milk, sugar, and salt in a heavy-bottomed pot for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 2
Sprinkle in the potato starch pearls like rain while stirring constantly.
- 3
Cook the porridge over low heat for 14 minutes, until the pearls turn translucent and the milk thickens.
14 min14:00 - 4
Add the butter and stir until melted.
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat and rest the helmipuuro for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Divide into bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- 7
Serve warm with forest berry sauce.
💡 Tip: Do not dump the starch pearls into the boiling milk at once, adding them like rain while stirring lets the grains swell separately.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve helmipuuro warm in bowls with cinnamon sugar and berry sauce like a breakfast dessert.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
7
g protein
48
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 72%Fat 17%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Finnish Helmipuuro make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Finnish Helmipuuro take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 26 minutes in total.Is Finnish Helmipuuro difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Finnish Helmipuuro have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 48g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Finnish Helmipuuro contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Finnish Helmipuuro belong to?
This recipe belongs to Finnish cuisine.How many ingredients does Finnish Helmipuuro need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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