One of my most asked questions on IG is How do you make your porridge? My porridge bowls are a point of pride. And every time one of you guys complements those bowls, you make my day. Sad, but true.
I've decided to scribble a few posts letting you in on my porridge-making secrets. This post tells you how to make every day porridge, and will give you some topping ideas. In the next few weeks though I'll be writing some specific porridge recipes for you all, pairing up some of the optional ingredients below.
I understand that many of my friends and family point blank cannot stand porridge. But I'm convinced they aren't making it right. Porridge is simple and (as we're using water that is already boiling) quick to make, nutritious if you make it well, satisfying, and can look amazing if you know what you're doing. Who knows, perhaps one day I'll open a porridge street food truck, or maybe even a porridge café.
With all that said enjoy this basic step by step recipe below, and remember to tag me in any IG pictures of gorgeous porridge bowls...
Ingredients
Basic:
- 1/2 cup porridge oats
- 1/2 cup freshly boiled water
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (I usually opt for a plant based milk, my favourite being coconut-rice milk)
- Cinnamon, to taste
Every day essentials:
- Fruit of choice: I usually go for a pear, and then berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1tbsp nut butter of choice
Make it fancy:
Method
- Halve your pear (we'll work with this as its my go-to) and remove the core. Chop one half and add it to the pan along with the freshly boiled water and cinnamon.
- Place the pan over a high heat until the water is back up to a boil, and then turn the heat down low, adding in the milk and oats.
- This is the point where you can throw in those optional extras; my favourites are cacao and chia seeds. Ginger is also great if you need to settle your stomach. Play around with different combinations and find some you love!
- Stir the porridge with a wooden spoon continuously, until the mixture is thick and the oats have absorbed all of the liquid. As you get better at making porridge on the hob you'll come to understand how long you need to leave it in order to achieve the texture you like.
- Remove from the heat once the porridge is of your desired consistency, and pile into a bowl. Top with the remaining half a pear, berries, and the nut butter...
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