Julgrot - regular long grain rice

Method

• In a heavy saucepan combine rice, butter and water and salt.
• Bring to boil and cook covered for 10 minutes, or until water is just absorbed.
• Add half-and-half and cinnamon stick to above.
• Bring to boil, stirring continuously.
• Let simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes.
• The half-and-half should be almost absorbed.
• The results should be creamy and tender, not mushy.
• Add the extra butter, and some cream for extra richness.
• Before serving, hide the almond in the porridge.
• Serve the porridge hot, with warm cream, cinnamon, and sugar.
• Whoever gets the almond will be married within the year!
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