Secrets of cooking delicious oatmeal on water
Oatmeal for breakfast is not only a characteristic feature of the British, many nations begin their day with this unbelievable, but at the same time uniquely wholesome food. There are a lot of recipes. Therefore it is worthwhile to consider in more detail the secrets of cooking delicious oatmeal on water.
Composition and nutritional value
Oatmeal on water, in fact, is a dish of cooked cereal flakes of ordinary oats. Despite the apparent simplicity, the peoples of the world have created many different recipes and tricks of cooking such porridge. In addition to excellent taste, the benefits of such a product have long been recognized.
Water boiled oatmeal with the addition of other ingredients is a diet food that can charge you with the necessary energy for several hours: the caloric content per 100 g of the product is 88 kcal. In addition to high calorie content, this porridge contains a large amount of vitamins and trace elements that have a beneficial effect on the body. One hundred grams of the finished product contains about 3 grams of proteins, 1.7 grams of fat, and 15 grams of carbohydrates.
She has practically no contraindications, anyone can eat her, including small children.
When cooked, oatmeal has a peculiar kisseloobrazny consistency, which has a beneficial effect on the stomach and is especially useful for ulcers and gastritis. Dietary fiber contained in oatmeal, can remove harmful accumulations from the walls of the stomach.
In addition to substances useful to the gastrointestinal tract, oatmeal on water contains potassium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and other elements that enrich the blood, improve brain activity and general well-being, strengthen bone tissue. There is also a set of useful vitamins: B1, B2, E, H and HH. And the gluten that is part of the porridge increases immunity and nourishes the circulatory system. Therefore, oatmeal is just a treasure trove of healing ingredients.
Proportions and cooking times
Depending on the numerous recipes, there are different proportions of water and oatmeal needed for cooking. In order for the dish turned out to be boiled, the approximate ratio of flakes and liquid 1 to 2 is 2.5. Mistresses recommend proportions from the traditional recipe: ¾ cup of crushed oatmeal for 2 cups of water. At the same time, the finished porridge is obtained moderately thin, but not a limp.
According to the most common recipes, oatmeal is cooked 10 minutes after boiling water over low heat. There is another option for "raw" cooking, when the flakes are poured with boiling water and left overnight in a saucepan, closed with a lid. Then the porridge should stand in a warm place for 8 - 10 hours, this is quite enough for the dish to be edible. In the morning it will be enough to warm it up in the microwave - a hot and nutritious breakfast is ready.
There are other simple recommendations for cooking: for liquid porridge the ratio of flakes and water is 1 to 3, for viscous - 1 to 2. At the same time, depending on the intensity of the fire, it is necessary to cook from 10 to 15 minutes. Some recommend cooking this dish in just 3 to 5 minutes, each with its own tricks. In fact, the readiness of cooked flakes can be determined by eye.
It is worth noting that any experienced housewife already has “sighted eyes,” and she is able to prepare a tasty and nutritious dish without using measuring cups and a timer.
Recipes
Whole grain oatmeal or in flakes can be cooked in a saucepan or a slow cooker, pour boiling water or cold water and let stand for a certain time until cooked. At the same time, there is a mass of additional ingredients, the culinary fantasies here are simply endless, and the result is the most delicious.
In the pan
The simplest method of cooking in a pan is step by step consists of the following steps. Oatmeal is poured into boiling water, salt is added, the fire is set to minimum. Porridge must be mixed and cooked for 5-10 minutes. Then the pan is removed from the heat, covered with a lid and aged for 10 minutes, you can cover it with a towel. At the end is added butter.For 1 cup of cereal, take 2 glasses of water, half a teaspoon of salt and 10 g of butter.
The same ratio can be used if steaming the flakes without directly using the boil. The main thing is to fill them with boiling water, mix thoroughly and then tightly close the lid. Porridge can immediately flavored with butter or vegetable oil, honey or fruit.
To prepare the dish, it is sufficient to withstand 2-4 hours, then it is heated in a microwave.
To cooked oatmeal ingredients are added to suit every taste: sweet or salty. You can serve them on a table with banana, apples, raisins, nuts, cottage cheese and many other products. Fans of spicy or salty add paprika, black pepper, dill, cheese or garlic.
It is a little harder to properly prepare a nutritious dish, not from crushed flakes, but from cereals, it will take more time. Before cooking, whole oats should be washed and filled with water for 2-3 hours. Then porridge is cooked in a ratio of 1 to 3 over moderate heat for 1-2 hours. Salt is added to taste, at the end oil and other selected additives. This dish of oats turns out very tasty and satisfying.
After cooking, it is best to hold the porridge in a hot bath for 10-15 minutes.
In the slow cooker
It is also very easy to cook such a dish, it is enough to choose the mode “cereals” or “porridge”. It is best to grease the bowl with butter or vegetable oil before cooking. The ratio of flakes and water is 1 to 3, salt is added to taste. If the porridge will not be used as a side dish, you can add a little sugar. The approximate cooking time in this mode will be 15 minutes. In the finished porridge add any favorite ingredients.
Multicooker functions allow you to cook a very tasty dish in the evening, and in the morning it will be fresh and hot for breakfast. To do this, select the function "heating". The ingredients and proportions here are the same as for the basic recipes. Oatmeal is boiled, as it should be, for 15 minutes, then the slow cooker goes into heating or delayed start mode.
The excess water from it will not evaporate, the taste is preserved, and in the morning no extra time is spent on cooking.
Common Mistakes and Tips
Do not overdo it with water when cooking, it is better to take a smaller amount and then add in the process. Too liquid oatmeal in any case will not be so tasty. In addition, the proportions, as well as the preparation time, vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Some brands are prepared in 3 minutes, for others it is not enough even 15. Experienced housewives usually prefer to always buy the same product.
Often in the cereals there is a husk from the grains, with it the finished dish, of course, is not so pleasant. Therefore, before cooking it is best to pour the required amount of oatmeal with water. Husk quickly pops up and is easily removed with a spoon. This is especially true for cereal.
Oatmeal is a dish that is best eaten right away if it cools down and lasts a couple of hours, which is no longer so tasty. Therefore, do not cook more servings than the power to eat at one time.
In any case, it is better not to serve cooked porridge right away, but to stand for a few minutes under the lid, as some say - “give it to later”. This will positively affect the taste of the dish.
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