Scottish porridge is an ancient breakfast of oats cooked in milk or water, traditional in the Highlands before cold days. Cinnamon and fruits are modern additions that made it a global comfort food. It is the basis of balanced diets due to its soluble fiber and satiety.
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Oatmeal porridge with cinnamon
UK Cinnamon Oatmeal Porridge: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- United Kingdom
- Breakfast
- Vegetarian
- Light
- High fiber
- easy
5 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 385 kcal
- Protein 12 g
- Fiber 8 g
- Carbohydrates 52 g
- Fat 16 g
- Sodium 180 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Oat porridge with cinnamon is a UK preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 15 minutes in total (5 for mise en place and preparation, 10 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 100 g of rolled oats.
- Have ready: 500 ml of whole milk.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of honey.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Have ready: 1 pinch of salt.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Bring milk to medium heat with cinnamon
Bring milk to medium heat with cinnamon, vanilla and pinch of salt. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Add oats and cook for 8 minutes, stirring until thickened and creamy.
Add oats and cook for 8 minutes, stirring until thickened and creamy. Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
Reduce heat to medium so that the liquid concentrates flavor without burning the bottom.
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Sweeten with honey to taste and mix well
Sweeten with honey to taste and mix well.
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Serve in hot bowls with banana slices on top.
Serve in hot bowls with banana slices on top.
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Add chopped nuts
Add chopped walnuts, cranberries and flax seeds.
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Finish with a teaspoon of butter to melt over the porridge.
Finish with a teaspoon of butter to melt over the porridge.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version to prepare the night before (overnight) and serve cold the next day.
- Vegan version with plant milk and coconut yogurt.
- Version with more fiber by adding chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
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