Oatmeal

Oatmeal

It's been a while since my last post. Hope you guys have been experimenting with my recipes. Well I recently got a  request for the use of Steel-Cut Oats. This type of oats is nuttier and chewier than other varieties of oats such as rolled oats. One of  the easiest ways to incorporate this into the diet is by making oatmeal popularly known as porridge. There are several ways to make this but I will outline a method I have tried before. It takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare.

The only tools/equipment you require are: Measuring cup, spoons and a 2 quart saucepan.

For the oatmeal I  use the following basic ingredients:

INGREDIENTS

BASIC INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup steel-cut oats

• 1/8 teaspoon (pinch) salt

• 3-4 cups water (or a mixture  of water and milk)

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

• 1tsp slivered almonds
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder or nutmeg
• 1 tsp lecithin granules 
• elychee (cardamom) (crushed)
• sliced banana
• 1tbsp honey

METHOD

• Bring the water to a boil:  for firmer, more intact oat grains use 3 cups of water or 4 cups of water for creamier oatmeal. Pour the water into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat.

• Stir in the oats and the pinch of salt
• Let the water return to a rolling boil — this should only take a few seconds. Monitor very carefully.  Sometimes as the water comes back to a boil it can overflow from the saucepan.
• Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and bring the oats to a simmer. You may need to lower the flame on your stove to keep the oats at a barely perceptible simmer. Intermittent bubbles are visible every few seconds.
•  Let the oats simmer for anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pan. Cook until the oats are very tender and the oatmeal is as creamy as you like it — longer cooking will make thicker oatmeal.

• Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 week: The oats are ready to eat immediately. You can also let the oats cool and then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. for up to a week. The oats will thicken in the fridge; stir a little milk or water into them when reheating to loosen.

For a more comprehensive oatmeal you can add any combination of the optional ingredients that I listed above before eating. Have a little fun with the flavours. Remember it all depends on the flavour  you desire. This is indeed a very nutritious breakfast. 

Enjoy!

Remember to cook with love and good vibes.