Swedish Whipped Farina Recipes

FARINA DUMPLINGS (GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA)

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat milk to scald. Reduce heat and slowly stir in farina, cook until thick, approximately five minutes.
• Remove pan from heat, stir in eggs, margarine, salt, pepper and beat until smooth. Spread mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan, let cool. Cover pan and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
• *Note* Refrigeration time for gnocchi to firm is included in the preparation time.
• When firm, remove from refrigerator and cut gnocchi into 1 1/2 inch squares or circles. Place them overlapping, into an ungreased baking dish. Dot tops with 1/4 cup margarine and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown. If needed you can brown a little more under the broiler.

IMULLYTETTY PERUNALAATIKKO -- FINNISH SWEETENED POTATO PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & butter a 2-quart baking dish.
• Slice potatoes into the prepared baking dish, layering them AND sprinkling each layer with flour & suger.
• Whisk together the salt, warm milk & margarine & pour it over the top.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown, then serve.

SWEDISH WHIPPED FARINA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine water & punch concentrate, then bring to a boil.
• Sprinkle farina into boiling mixture & stir vigorously.
• Simmer over low heat until farina is cooked, about 5 minutes.
• Pour mixture into 1 1/2 quart bowl, then beat with an electric mixer for about 1 minute at a time, at intervals of about 5 minutes, until pudding is fluffy & cool.
• Chill before serving with milk or cream, if desired.