How tasty and properly cook oatmeal?

Porridge - a popular dish that is important for breakfast, not only in England, but also on the territory of our country. A portion of such porridge is considered a traditional way to start the day, because it helps the body to fully fill. But not everyone knows how to cook porridge of oatmeal, and what is its main benefit. This article will provide not only a detailed algorithm for making a classic version of oatmeal, but also a variety of other recipes that will allow you to make your breakfast not only delicious, but also original.

Before cooking such a dish, it is worth knowing about the effect it has on the state of the body.

Oatmeal has a positive effect on human health due to its following features.

• The flakes, which are used to make porridge, help gently clean the intestines and stabilize the balance in the gastrointestinal tract.
• Also, this product helps to rid the body of various toxins and reduce the amount of unhealthy cholesterol in the blood. This contributes to the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
• The composition of the product includes such useful complexes of elements as vitamins (PP, E, K) and minerals (phosphorus, iron, iodine, potassium). Thanks to them, eating oatmeal helps to improve the complex condition of the body and bring it into tone.
• This breakfast perfectly satisfies hunger, gives the body strength for the working day.

Oat porridge is characterized by two basic cooking options - using milk or water. In both methods, it is important to observe the correct ratio of ingredients to obtain a dish of the right consistency.

The following rules apply for milk porridge:

• For the preparation of porridge thick consistency is recommended a ratio of cereals and milk in a ratio of 1 to 2;
• For cooking liquid porridge - 1: 3.

In the second case, one part of the milk is recommended to leave for the last stage of preparation and add it at the very end of the process.

If water is taken as the second component to make porridge from oatmeal, then the following proportions are recommended: 1.5 cups of flakes to 2 cups of water of the same volume. Usually, the flakes are poured into the water after it reaches a boil with salt and sugar to taste. Next, the mixture is cooked for 15 minutes. Porridge must be periodically stirred until it is fully prepared.

The recipe for porridge on the water is less calorie and is popular in the menu of people who want to lose weight.

There are many different methods of cooking oatmeal. It can be cooked on the stove, steamed in boiling water or cooked with the help of modern devices. Most of the recipes are simple and time consuming.

Some people like to make breakfast not from cereal, but from whole oat grains.

The preparation of this dish takes place in several stages.

1. Grains for future porridge must be cleaned of garbage and rinsed thoroughly. Rinse 3-4 times.
2. Soak clean grains in cold water for several hours, so that they swell a little. For convenience, you can leave them at night.
3. Before cooking the grain, rinse again and place in a saucepan, filling them with clean water in the indicated proportions.
4. After the water boils, the fire should be lowered and the contents boiled for about 10-15 minutes until ready, stirring.
5. After that, you need to remove the pan from the gas, cover it with a lid and leave for 15 minutes to let the dish stand.

To make porridge from cereals, using milk instead of water, the recipe will differ slightly from the option provided above.

1. The first two steps are done in the same way as the first recipe.
2. Then milk is poured into the pan and brought to a boil.
3. Then you should add some salt to your taste, put the grains in there. Wait for the boil again, keeping the pot on medium heat.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with a lid. Cook porridge in this way for 15-20 minutes.
5. After cooking, the porridge should be allowed to brew for 5 minutes under a tight lid.

Often, cereals are used as the main raw material for making oatmeal. The process of making porridge from similar raw materials is quite time consuming.

It is carried out by performing the following simple steps.

1. Groats pour cold water.
2. Leave the cereal for 1.5-2 hours. After draining the water, wash the grits again.
3. Pour clean water into the pan and bring it to a boil.
4. Pour the cereal and bring to a boil again. After the porridge is removed from the heat and cover the pan with a lid and a thick towel. Porridge leave for 2-3 hours. This time is enough to make it swollen.
5. After a specified time, the contents of the pan must be placed in a colander and not removed from it until all excess water is drained.
6. After the cereal stew in milk until the porridge thickens.

The fastest way - oatmeal cereal. It can be cooked not only on the stove, but also take advantage of more modern kitchen appliances.

So, it is easy to cook cereal porridge in the microwave.

1. In a special container you need to put 4 tablespoons of flakes, granulated sugar and salt (the last two ingredients are added to taste).
2. After the mixture pour boiling water in a ratio of 3-4 from a glass.
3. Cook porridge at maximum power for about 3-5 minutes. (The exact time is established empirically depending on the parameters of a particular microwave model).
4. Stir the finished porridge and add a half cup of cream to it. Milk can also be used instead of the last ingredient.
5. Dish again in a microwave for 1-2 minutes.
6. Let the finished porridge brew for a couple of minutes and add butter.

You can also use a steamer for making such porridge.

The action algorithm is just a few steps.

1. A glass of the main ingredient is taken 2 glasses of milk heated to a high temperature, as well as granulated sugar to taste.
2. Place the dish in a double boiler and set the timer for half an hour.
3. Cooked porridge with butter.

Products in the form of flakes are often prepared in a slow cooker.

The process of creating porridge consists of the following steps:

1. 150 grams of cereal put at the bottom of the tank appliance.
2. Add to cereal 2% milk in an amount of 750 ml, granulated sugar, butter and salt to taste. Mix.
3. Cook in porridge mode for 25 minutes.

From flakes also cook special porridge for children.

1. 100 ml of water is poured into the pan, salt to taste. Water is brought to a boil.
2. Put in the pan 7 tbsp. l cereal, cook over medium heat.
3. After re-boiling, 250 ml of milk is poured into the container.
4. Cover the pan with a lid and cook porridge for 5 minutes.

To increase the amount of vitamins in the dish, you can add some fresh fruits and berries to the finished porridge. Groats go well with apples, strawberries, bananas, and pears. Often these ingredients become a natural sugar substitute.

Dried fruits, such as prunes or dried apricots, are also popular in cereals.

Some include cereal components muesli, especially such as nuts or seeds. This will make breakfast even more nutritious and tasty.

Lovers of sweet or slimming can add honey to the porridge. Unlike sugar, it brings additional benefits to the body, increasing the rate of metabolic processes.He also has a pleasant taste and goes well with many cereals, including oatmeal.

The original recipe is porridge with the addition of grated chocolate.

Spice lovers can diversify traditional cinnamon oatmeal. First of all, this seasoning, taken in the amount of just one teaspoon, will add spice to the dish. Due to the properties of antioxidant, cinnamon will accelerate the process of ridding the body of toxins.

For those who follow a strict diet, you can make salted porridge from oats. It will be peculiar to the taste, but it will allow you to have a hearty breakfast without extra calories.

The recipe for similar pumpkin porridge is also popular. To implement it, you need to clean 3 kg of pumpkin and cut into cubes. After they are filled with water and cooked for 25 minutes, until they become soft. Grind finished pumpkin in a blender. After pumpkin puree and 200 grams of oatmeal flakes pour 600 ml of milk and boil for 20 minutes over low heat.

The main ingredient for any of the above options is butter. It is added in different quantities depending on individual preferences.

When breakfast is not enough time, the best solution will be oatmeal products that do not require cooking. As a rule, it includes instant oatmeal. Before use, they need to brew boiling water and wait a few minutes. They may also already contain nuts and dried fruits.

Pay attention to the recommendations of the manufacturer of flakes. Cooking time for porridge may vary depending on the type of main product. Some flakes are boiled soft and cooked for a few minutes, while others need to be cooked for a few hours.

Doctors advise not to abuse oatmeal, because oats have the property of leaching of calcium from the body during its prolonged use in food. This can adversely affect the work of other bodies, so you should alternate oatmeal for breakfast with other dishes.

To grits or flakes can be used longer, it is necessary to comply with the conditions of their storage. Usually they are poured into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. The shelf life of the finished product depends on the ingredients used. A milk-based dish is recommended to be consumed for 2 days, and a water-based product can be stored for 2.5 days. At the same time the container with porridge should stand in the refrigerator and be covered with a lid.

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