Oats Porridge Recipe | Oatmeal Porridge
A tasty and simple breakfast staple, oatmeal porridge comes together quickly. And customizing it is awesome! Make it with rolled oats (old-fashioned oats) or quick-cooking oats (or a combination of the two). You can also use milk or water. I have included step-by-step .
Regarding Porridge and Oats
Oatmeal Porridge is a traditional breakfast dish that’s enjoyed in many different form around the world. Wonderfully hearty oats are simmered with water or milk until thick and creamy for a satisfying morning meal that keeps you full for hours.
In India we call this Oats Porridge; in the UK, it’s simply known as Porridge; and in the US, it’s called Oatmeal. But the ingredients and cooking methods are all basically the same!
This classic oatmeal porridge recipe only takes about 5 minutes to make with quick-cooking and 10 minutes with rolled oats. It’s terrific to customize with your preference of water and/or milk and top with nearly any sweet goodies you like.
Adults and kids alike love cuddling up with warm bowls loaded with their favorite toppings! Give this family-friendly recipe a try and I’m sure it will become your new go-to breakfast recipe for busy weekdays.
- ½ cup quick cooking oats or rolled oats
- 1 cup ▢ water or add as required
- ▢½ cup milk or water
- 2 ▢ raw sugar or white sugar, add as per taste – optional
- Instructions
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Take the oats in a pan. Add water and milk.
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The consistency can be easily adjusted as per your requirements. This recipe makes for a slightly thicker consistency. For a thinner consistency, you can add more milk or water.
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Add sugar. Sugar is completely optional. If you add fruits later, then you can skip adding sugar.
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If adding honey, then add it when the porridge becomes lukewarm or cools down to room temperature, as honey becomes toxic when heated.
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Stir very well, and heat the porridge mixture on a low to medium flame.
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Stir often and allow the porridge to simmer.
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It will also thicken as it cooks. Cook for a total of 5 to 6 minutes for quick-cooking oats. If you have used rolled oats, cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
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If the consistency looks very thick, add some water or milk to thin it.
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When the oats have softened and you get the desired consistency, switch off the heat.
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Serve oat porridge hot, warm, or at room temperature.
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If serving oat porridge at room temperature, then do note that it will thicken more as it cools.
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If adding chopped fruits or berries, then add them when the porridge becomes lukewarm or has cooled completely. You can also add chopped nuts or dried fruits of your choice.
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- You could opt to make the oatmeal with only water, milk, or both.
- Adding sweetener is optional.
- For a savory version, add some steamed/boiled veggies and season with salt, black pepper or your choice of spices and seasonings.
- You can also opt to cook the oatmeal in a stovetop pressure cooker or the Instant pot, adding water as needed.
- Adjust the consistency by adding less or more of the liquids, like water and milk. I have used 1.5 cups of liquids, but add less or more as needed depending on the type and brand of oats you use.
- Note that steel-cut oats and oat groats will need more water and take more time to cook and soften. The recipe is scaleable to make more servings.