Wednesday, March 27, 2013

CREAMY OATMEAL


Oatmeal, pear and walnuts.
I find a lot of folk who do not like oatmeal.  When I ask how they cook it that is usually the problem.  Do Not Add Oats to Hot Water. Oats added to boiling water comes out very thick and sticky giving it a gross gummy texture.  Then to make it worse folk add milk, butter and  sugar. It ends up becoming more slimmey than creamy.  And who needs milk, butter and sugar!.  My quick breakfast oatmeal has only vanilla and water and how you cook it makes the creamy texture.  I like to call is clean oats.
 

Ingredients: 

1 cup rolled oats
2 1/2 cups filtered water
1 tsp vanilla (or to taste)

The trick to creamy oatmeal is to put the rolled oats (not quick oats or that microwave stuff), vanilla and water in a saucepan and bring it to a slow bubble. Cook from 5-10 minutes.  Do not stir, but gently toss the oats no more than 1-2 times or swirl the pan when it is bubbly and frothy on the top.  Remove from heat and let sit for at least 5 minutes.  Serve with your favorite topping. 

We topped this oatmeal with ripe pear and walnuts.  Creamy oatmeal will even reheat well, so make enough for the next morning.  Eat well.
 


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