Steel-cut oatmeal recipes

Food blogs are indeed popular now, but what exactly is steel-cut oatmeal? Made from the inner kernel of raw oats, they are cut by steel rather than being rolled like traditional Scottish oatmeal. Also known as pinhead oats or Irish oatmeal, steel-cut oats make a nutritious and tasty alternative to whole rolled oats, and quick oats such as Ready Brek. This article takes a look at how to cook steel-cut oatmeal to help you enjoy this tasty treat!

Basic steel-cut oatmeal porridge recipe

Steel-cut oatmeal is a healthy and tasty choice for breakfast and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Cooked with milk or a mixture of milk and water, steel-cut oats make delicious porridge. Use a quarter of a cup of oatmeal per person and soak for half an hour to an hour with one cup of milk, water or a mixture of the two. Then, transfer to a saucepan and boil while stirring continuously. As steel-cut oats are less processed than rolled oats, the porridge will take much longer to cook than ordinary quick oats. Cook for around 30 minutes, until the oats have softened and the porridge takes on a thick and creamy consistency.

Interesting takes on steel-cut oatmeal

What to have on your porridge is a contentious issue and many porridge purists argue that cooked steel-cut oatmeal should be eaten with little more than a pinch of salt. However, there are plenty of tasty toppings to make your basic steel-cut oats interesting every day. Winter warmers Try mixing diced apple and sultanas in your porridge ten minutes before the end of cooking time and add a teaspoon of cinnamon. Place in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with brown sugar before serving. If you've got plenty of time and a heat-proof bowl, you could put the porridge under the grill for five minutes until the sugar has caramelised for a crunch-brulée style topping. Brilliant berries If you love fruit, why not top your steel-cut oats with a medley of mixed berries for a summery breakfast treat. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries all work well together. Alternatively, for a delicious warm compote, place a mixture of fruit in a sauce with two tablespoons of water and a teaspoon of sugar. Heat for ten minutes until the water has boiled down a little and infuse with the fruit to make a tasty sauce. Top your oatmeal with the warm berry mix.