Traditional Porridge with Seeds
You either love it or hate it..and for me porridge is THE START to the day as I love it.
Being a true Sasanach (the historical Scottish/Gaelic term for an English person) and married to a half Scotsman, in our household there is no other acceptable way to start the day. It has to be porridge.
Either soaked over night in milk, or alternative plant based milks as the fashion is now (‘overnight oats’ they are called and yes, I have a recipe for this), however, this recipe is very traditional, made with water in a pot over heat. Simple, nutritious and very much my favourite. Historically a wee pinch of salt as well, but I tend to leave that out.
Porridge as I hope you know, is extremely nutritious, and regardless of the type, shape or size, all porridge oats are whole grains and, therefore, contain a soluble fibre called BETA-GLUCAN, which can help lower your cholesterol level if you consume 3g or more of it daily, as part of a healthy diet.
I recommend eating with a touch of runny honey and a heavy sprinkle of seed mix on the top and/or a gentle flood of milk (dairy or plant based) around the sides with the honey and seeds on top but whatever way is your favourite, PORRIDGE really is THE breakfast for champions.
Ingredients
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4 heaped tbsp each of porridge oats- 1 tablespoon per person
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Enough cold water- to form a smooth, loose consistency
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1 tbsp mixed seeds- pumpkin, sunflower and flaxseeds
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Milk to flood- dairy or plant based
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Runny honey- to taste
Instructions
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01 Measure 1 heaped tablespoon of porridge oats per person into a saucepan.
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02 Add enough water to form a smooth, creamy paste.
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03 Place on the stove and bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Add extra water if consistency of the porridge becomes too thick.
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04 Reduce the heat and gently simmer for 5 minutes, stirring well and again, adding more water to get the consistency you like.
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05 Serve in individual bowls topped with runny honey, seeds and a flood of milk (dairy or plant based).
Notes
I like to make porridge in a saucepan but it is also acceptable to place in the micro-wave and cook on high for a couple of minutes. I use this method for individual bowls (i.e 1 tbsp oats, enough water to cover the level of oats, and cook 1 minute on high). If you use a microwave always best to give the porridge a good stir after cooking.
