Every time when I have porridge, I would recall my childhood memories. Growing up, we didn't have much, and my grandma would cook some simple hearty breadcrumb porridge. Life was simple back then, but we were happy with what we had. Perhaps, one of these days, I will post some breadcrumb porridge recipes.
Amazin' Graze's Rolled Oats and Antioxidant Berry Trail Mix...
You can flavor the base water however you like. I just had those spices on hand, so I used them to stack flavors. The ratio is always 80g oats to 360g water. By the time the water has almost evaporated, the oats will be soft and porridgy. Simple math and science I guess.
You can create your own porridge theme; chocolate, banana, berries, or cheesy, savory. On a side not, do not cook the oats with any milk tho, as milk will tend to scald before the oats are cooked. The possibilities are pretty much endless! This is just a base of so much more varieties. Explore, experiment and most importantly, have fun! Anyway, I hope you will give this recipe a try.
Ingredients:
(Serve 1)
Water, 360g
Star Anise, 1
Ginger Thinly Sliced, 1"
Coriander Seeds, 1 TSP
Pandan Leaves Tied Into a Knot, 3 Leaves
Amazin' Graze's Rolled Oats, 80g
Sea Salt, Pinch
Coconut Cream, For Serving
Gula Melaka Syrup Homemade / Maple Syrup, 2 TBSP Adjust To Preference
Desiccated Coconut, For Serving
Papaya Coarsely Diced, For Serving
Amazin' Graze's Antioxidant Berry Trail Mix, 2 TBSP or Any Nuts & Dried Berries
Equipment:
Sauce Pot
Directions:
Please visit my "How To Make Gula Melaka Syrup" page for the recipe.
Add water, star anise, ginger, coriander and pandan to a sauce pot over medium heat.
Bring it up to a simmer.
Cook for 5 to 8 mins.
Cover and steep for 10 mins.
Drain and discard the residue.
Transfer the flavored water back to the sauce pot.
Add in Amazin' Graze's Rolled Oats and salt.
Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and the oats are soft and porridgy,
Transfer onto serving bowls.
Add coconut cream, gula melaka, desiccated coconut, papaya and Amazin' Graze's Antioxidant Berry Trail Mix over the porridge.
Serve immediately.
You have to give this a try...
Papaya is so underrated...