Oatmeal cooked in milk
Description
Learn how to cook oatmeal in milk the right way! Children, and even many adults, often feel indifferent about oatmeal. The reason is that not many people know how to cook it properly. If you prepare oatmeal in milk the traditional way—simply cooking it in milk—it turns out tasty, but... not as delicious as it could be. There's a little secret that makes the porridge incredibly tasty—so delicious that even a picky child will happily eat it :) To discover this secret, keep reading the recipe for oatmeal cooked in milk. Good luck with your cooking! ;)
Instructions
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Step 1
1. There are regular oat flakes, which take longer to cook and must be sorted to remove husks and rinsed. Fine oat flakes are already prepared for cooking, require no cleaning, and cook very quickly. Pour water into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add salt to taste and pour in the oat flakes. Be sure to stir constantly.
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Step 2
2. They need to be cooked almost until done. If you have regular flakes, they should be cooked for about 15 minutes. Small flakes will take about three minutes.
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Step 3
3. When your porridge starts to simmer, pour in the milk. Bring the pot to a boil, stir, cover with a lid, and reduce the heat. With quick-cooking oats, you'll need another 3-5 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Turn off the heat and let the porridge steep. Add sugar if necessary. Remember, the longer the porridge sits, the thicker it becomes.
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Step 5
5. The last step remains. Place the porridge into a bowl and add butter. The porridge will taste even better with washed and pitted raisins or dried apricots. You can also add fruits—cut them into cubes and sauté in butter or bake in the oven. Use your imagination. It's all up to you.