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    Home » By Ingredient » Grains » Cream of Wheat

    Published: Sep 6, 2014 · Modified: Oct 1, 2020 by Usha Rao

    Finland - Semolina Porridge ~ Mannapuuro

    For F, I initially thought of cooking some French food. As I was looking for other cuisines, Finnish cuisine caught my eye. I initially did not consider this cuisine in fear that we might not like it and it might be bland for our palate. It was quite interesting reading about Finnish cuisine. There are certain dishes that are served on specific days. When I looked up this cuisine, I wanted to try their pea soup which is served on Thursdays. Mr. U did not show much interest and dropped the idea.

    Semolina Porridge, Mannapurro, Manna Porridge, Finnish Cuisine, Blogging Marathon, Around world in 30 days with ABC cooking

    The other dish I wanted to try was fennel cake. I always thought fennel cake was a North American dessert that is usually prepared at fairs and carnivals. I was surprised to read that it is equally popular in Finland and is traditionally served during May Day celebrations. I wanted to try fennel cake which requires deep frying and I usually avoid deep dried dishes. And for this marathon, only self imposed clause is no deep frying and no desserts. Hence had to drop the idea and chose this simple breakfast.

    Semolina Porridge, Mannapurro, Manna Porridge, Finnish Cuisine, Blogging Marathon, Around world in 30 days with ABC cooking

    Porridge is a dish made by boiling milk or water with oats or grains. Porridge can be sweet or savory and oats porridge is quite popular in most of the western countries. In Finland porridge includes substantial portion of the breakfast. It is usually made of rolled oats or multi grains. But semolina milk based porridge is also an option which is served with some butter and lots of berries. I had plenty of blueberries and strawberries that had to be used up very soon. To use up all those berries, I made semolina porridge that is served with lots of berries. Semolina porridge is called mannapuuro ro manna porridge.

    Semolina Porridge, Mannapurro, Manna Porridge, Finnish Cuisine, Blogging Marathon, Around world in 30 days with ABC cooking

    Source: Nordic Recipe Archive
    Cooking Time: 20 – 25 minutes
    Serves: 1

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup ~ 250 ml Milk
    • 2 tbsp. ~ 25 gm Semolina (cream of wheat) (I used sooji)
    • Pinch of Salt (opt)
    • Sugar to taste (I used ⅛ – ¼ tsp.)
    • Thin slice of butter

    Preparation:

    • Bring milk to a boil.
    • Stirring with a whisk, add semolina in a thin stream. Whisk continuously for couple of minutes. Make sure there are no lumps in the porridge.
    • Reduce the flame to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes and turn off the flame.
    • Add pinch of salt if using and sugar. Mix well, cover and let the porridge simmer for another 10 minutes or until it is cooked. I turned off the heat but it can also be simmer on low flame. Stir in between to prevent the bottom from burning or from a skin forming on the surface.
    • Serve the porridge with some butter and plenty of berries.

    Note:

    • Gruel can also be prepared similarly. Gruel is a thin porridge and use 2 cups of milk instead of 1 cup.

    Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 44

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    1. Leena Peltola says

      November 15, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Is is a cream of wheat.

      Reply
      • MySpicyKitchen says

        November 15, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        Yes, it is cream of wheat.

        Reply
    2. themadscientistskitchen says

      October 06, 2014 at 11:53 am

      I never much liked this porridge this was something we were fed when we were sick ! 😀 but your pics have me rethinking. So comeover tomorrow for some porridge.

      Reply
    3. Priya Srinivasan says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:16 am

      It looks more or less like a dessert!!! With all those berries it looks so rich & classy!!!

      Reply
    4. Kalyani says

      September 15, 2014 at 7:18 am

      almost like custard... super pudding !!

      Reply
    5. Chef Mireille says

      September 09, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      it looks so creamy almost like custard - I love porridge and I am sure this version would be a hit also

      Reply
    6. Pavani says

      September 08, 2014 at 7:20 am

      Such a simple, yet filling and colorful bowl of porridge. I have something similar for another cpuntry coming up soon.

      Reply
    7. Pradnya says

      September 08, 2014 at 2:25 am

      i had planned this dish...having visited the country thrice it had to be my choice but i know they have culturally adopted things from all neighbouring countries

      Reply
    8. Harini says

      September 07, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      Looks so delicious with all the fruits in there!

      Reply
    9. cookingwithsapana says

      September 07, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Semolina pudding looks so delicious and i love your pictures..

      Reply
    10. Manjul bharath says

      September 07, 2014 at 2:38 am

      I came across this pudding with semolina and wanted to make them but was out semolina in my pantry 🙂 Thats really a sinful pudding and looks very very tempting dear 🙂 Love the way you have presented 🙂

      Reply
    11. Srivalli says

      September 07, 2014 at 2:07 am

      Another version very similar to our own..and so beautifully presented..

      Reply
    12. PJ says

      September 06, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      Such a quick dish! And looks so good with all those berries!

      Reply
    13. Suma Gandlur says

      September 06, 2014 at 11:24 am

      Quick and simple idea for brakfast. With many semolina dishes in Indian cuisine, we wouldn't be able to stop comparing this to one of those, I guess. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Varada says

      September 06, 2014 at 8:44 am

      My mother used to make this porridge. Brinks back childhood memories. Nice pick Usha.

      Reply
    15. Priya says

      September 06, 2014 at 3:28 am

      That bowl of semolina porridge makes me drool..With those fresh fruits am sure this porridge is definitely my kind of food.

      Reply

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