Aaat laaast... December's here! Rice porridge for dinner is a Scandinavian winter stable – that we LOVE! Here's an extra speedy version, cooked in the microwave, which just needs a couple of stirrings. If you don't have a microwave, we suggest making our equally delicious traditional rice porridge in a pot. Be aware that the cook time can vary depending on the type of porridge rice. Enjoy!

Directions

Rice porridge

1. Add water, butter, rice and some salt to a glass bowl that's safe to go in the microwave. Cover with a glass lid or a plate and run the microwave for 5 minutes on the highest power.

2. Remove the bowl (carefully – it may be hot), add milk and stir well. Give it another 7 minutes on full blast, by which time the milk should be starting to boil – if not, give it a bit extra. Remove the porridge and stir well. Lower the power to half and let the porridge continue to cook for about 22 minutes, until runny and delicious.

Apple-plum compote

3. Meanwhile, wash the plums and apples and remove the pits and seeds. Cut into wedges and add to a pot of water, cinnamon, vanilla sugar and sugar. Bring to the boil and pop a lid on. Let the compote simmer for about 10-15 minutes. It's okay for it to have a bit of bite. 'Season' to taste with a pinch of sugar.

Topping

4. Finally, toast almonds on a dry pan and mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

5. Serve the porridge with plum compote, toasted almonds and topped with vanilla sugar. Enjoy!

Tip

Tasks for kids in the kitchen: Let your kids help cut apples and plums into wedges. They can also mix the cinnamon sugar and set the table.