Hercules porridge: properties and popular recipes

Hercules is an extremely valuable product. But to get the maximum benefit and taste, you need to correctly approach the choice of oatmeal.Store shelves are filled with a variety of packaging with this product, differing in time and method of preparation. But the real oatmeal porridge requires time and patience, and, of course, natural sweet helpers.

Among the variety of varieties of oatmeal, "Hercules" is particularly notable. From “Petal” and “Extra” this type differs by the method of processing, which, in turn, affects the cooking time of the dish. The quick cooking of flakes is peculiar to “Extra”, but the elements that are useful for the organism in it are much smaller. It is heat treatment and destroys the existing substances. More gentle method is used in the preparation of "Hercules". As a result, all valuable substances are stored, at the head of which is cellulose. But to cook dishes from this type of flakes should be only over low heat, about 20 minutes.

To make the right choice, you need to pay attention to some points.

• Exceptionally flakes. To make a tasty and healthy breakfast, do not choose packaging with additional flavors - sugar, berries, nuts, fruits and other components. They affect the reduction in the use of food. And add calories and numbers on the price tag. It is interesting that such bags of porridge do not contain oat flakes, but varieties of fine grinding, which do not need cooking - it is enough to pour boiling water on them. It is impossible to call such porridge useful!
• Transparent box. Such packaging is the best and safe. Right in the store you can see the flakes on their external condition and on the presence of external additives. Only pure groats are of high quality. You may notice so-called white chips in the bag, do not worry, these are the remnants of pressed grains. The predominance of such particles is also unacceptable, because here the fiber content is equal to zero.

• Only white. Valid shades are considered yellow and cream. Brown, dark flakes possess not the best quality.
• Discard the cardboard box. Hercules croup is capable of quickly absorbing moisture from the external environment. When packaged in carton packs, it is vulnerable to disruption of storage, which leads to the death of the product. Excess moisture kills valuable elements in the porridge. Since you do not know whether the product’s storage standards have been observed, the flakes in such packages should be discarded.
• Different expiration dates. Closed polyethylene bags provide oatmeal grits to the longest shelf life - up to 1 year. All the usefulness and goodness is preserved in excellent condition. Cardboard packaging significantly reduces the time - up to 4 months.

Hercules flakes have always been considered a useful product for humans. But do not forget that they are also dietary, as they have a high energy value, which provides a long-lasting feeling of satiety. 100 g of cereals contain 352 calories.

BJU: 12.5 g - protein; 6.2 g fat; 61 g of carbohydrates.

Hercules is a rich source of useful and vital elements for the human body. Flakes contain many of the necessary ingredients.

• Coarse fiber. Even during processing, part of it is stored in the product. It cannot digest in the stomach, therefore, when it enters the intestine, it manifests itself as a purifier from slags and toxins. Such porridge is recommended during the diet and for gentle cleansing of the body. Assistant in this case will be a large amount of water.
• Amino acids. Control normal muscle work by the formation of proteins in muscle tissues.Consume hercules product advise people involved in physical activity, as "Hercules" quickly restores muscle tone after stress. It will also be useful for children for proper development and strong muscle mass.
• Vitamins. In the presence of vitamin B group, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc and potassium. Without these trace elements, the proper functioning of the heart, muscles, and bone formation is impossible.
• Gluten. Due to the content of this protein (gluten), the finished porridge can be dragged heavily. Once in the stomach, gluten can reduce the effects of acid on internal tissues. It is necessary to use porridge for people with gastritis, ulcers and other problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
• Carbohydrates. They are the most powerful suppliers of energy to the human body. There are a lot of them in Hercules - 61 g per 100 g. Therefore, it is considered a high-calorie product. But these carbohydrates are not harmful because they turn into energy slowly. From this feeling of satiety persists for long hours.

There are also contraindications to the use of the product.

• Children's individual gluten intolerance (it is desirable to refuse porridge to children in the first year of life). Existing protein can negatively affect the digestion of the child, which will aggravate the problem. It is better to consult your doctor before use for the presence of gluten allergy in your baby.
• Celiac disease (genetic protein intolerance). In an adult, an upset stomach is observed, which leads to inflammatory processes, provokes bloating, frequent urging to the toilet. Nutrient absorption is also blocked.

Oatmeal flakes porridge can be cooked either in water or in milk. Sometimes both ingredients mix and make new fluid. Proportions on a water basis: 1 glass of grain + 2 glasses of water. You can add to the dish, salt, sugar, butter, and sweet ingredients. First, the liquid should boil, after falling asleep flakes. Do not forget to stir regularly. In order for the foam not to go beyond the edges of the pan, try to remove it from the fire for a couple of seconds.

If milk is chosen as the base, you will need 1 liter per 200 g of oatmeal grits. After the porridge boils, remove the dishes from the heat, cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. Before serving, add a piece of butter. You can also use slices of apples, bananas or nuts.

To cook porridge in water and milk, we need one glass of cereal, the same amount of milk and 1.5 glasses of water. As seasoning, use salt and sugar.

Step-by-step process description:

1. pour water into the pot;
2. wait for the boil;
3. salt and add sugar;
4. fall asleep oatmeal;
5. 15 minutes to boil, do not forget to stir;
6. add warm milk to the water mixture and cook for another 5 minutes;
7. after being removed from heat, cover with a towel and leave to languish;
8. for each portion add a piece of butter.

Dried fruits, berries or honey will help make the porridge more delicious. The classic recipe contains raisins and dried apricots.

The microwave oven has long made the cooking process the easiest. It won't take much time to make breakfast - just a couple of minutes.

One serving consists of:

• 50 g of flakes;
• 300 ml of water;
• sugar and salt.

Step by step preparation:

1. with boiling water we fill "Hercules";
2. put in a microwave (it is better to use a large plate with wide sides so that the porridge does not “run away”);
3. on the timer set the time - 1 minute;
4. after time we get and mix;
5. send again for a minute.

Decorate the finished dish with raisins or any other fruit.

This dish is very good for children of all ages.

For 1 liter of milk use 1 cup of oatmeal.

Put the milk on the fire and wait for it to boil. After that, fall asleep flakes. Do not forget to salt and sweeten. Ready porridge will be in 15 minutes. Be sure to stir. Remove from the stove pan. Add a piece of butter. Close and leave for some time. Delicious healthy porridge is ready. You can add honey, apples, raisins, bananas.

A frequent problem that occurs when the housewives cooking oatmeal - overdo it with liquid. Remember, in the initial stage of cooking it is better to use a little less water or milk, and then add the missing quantity. Therefore, it is unlikely that you and your family will like liquid porridge - the taste of “Hercules” will simply be lost in a large volume of liquid. By the way, proportions and time are very dependent on the type of porridge and its manufacturer.

Some housewives prefer to cook porridge on dry milk or cream. The process is identical, you just need to first prepare the milk mixture. To do this, add warmed water to milk powder, stir until a thick mass is obtained. Next, pour the liquid to obtain the desired consistency. The next stage is the same as when cooking on a natural dairy product.

Sometimes in the package can be found husks, particles of grains. Such undesirable additives significantly spoil the feeling of taste. We advise you to do the following: fill the used volume of flakes with water, and when the so-called shavings emerge, remove it with a spoon.

Porridge oatmeal is good right from the oven. Therefore, determine in advance the number of servings. Serve only hot. Cold and frozen porridge is not so tasty and fragrant.

To learn how to cook a delicious porridge on milk, see the video below.