If you ask a small child what kind ofporridge is the most useful, then he will certainly answer that oatmeal! Many believe that oatmeal does not contain as many vitamins as oatmeal, but this is a big misconception. Oats have been known since ancient times. In ancient book treatises, scientists described the food prepared in those days, and oatmeal occupied far from the last place among the favorite dishes of our ancestors. Oatmeal, like oatmeal itself, is very nutritious. It contains many components: fluorine, iodine, manganese, iron, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, etc. Thanks to regular consumption of oatmeal, bowel function is normalized, since the oatmeal grains themselves act on it like a cleansing scrub. Oatmeal is not only useful, but also a very inexpensive product. For the first time in Russia, back in the days of the Soviet Union, oat flakes went on sale under the brand "Hercules". It was the flakes of this trade mark that became a very popular brand, which are no less famous now. There are several types of oat flakes, it all depends on the method of their processing:
- Hercules flakes are made from premium quality cereals;
- Petal flakes - also made from the highest grade cereals;
- Extra flakes are made from premium grade oats.
All the listed types are very convenient incooking, as they cook in a few minutes. Oatmeal is used to bake cookies and pies, and is used as a side dish in dishes such as fish and meat, etc. Today we will talk about such a dish as oatmeal porridge, namely about those recipes that the whole family will definitely love.
Oat flakes porridge
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. oatmeal;
- 1 tbsp. water or milk;
- 30 gr. butter;
- 13 teaspoons of salt;
- dill.
Method of preparation:Pour water or milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil, remove from heat. Then add the flakes, salt, stir and let sit for 5 minutes. Before serving, add butter and sprinkle with finely chopped herbs. This oatmeal porridge can be safely served as a side dish. Enjoy!
With mushrooms
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp. oatmeal;
- 2 tbsp. water;
- 100 gr. fungi;
- 1 onion;
- pepper, salt.
Method of preparation:Pour boiling water over the oatmeal, cover with a lid, add salt and let it brew. Peel, wash and finely chop the onion. Wash, clean and dice the mushrooms and add to the onion. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Then mix the fried mushrooms with the onion and oatmeal, sprinkle with finely chopped herbs. Enjoy!
With vegetable oil
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. oatmeal;
- 3 tbsp. spoons of vegetable oil;
- salt.
Method of preparation:Soak the flakes in water for more than 6 hours. Then put on the fire and bring to a boil. Cook for 13-15 minutes, stirring constantly. Salt the finished oatmeal porridge. Before serving, season with vegetable oil and garnish with sprigs of greenery. Enjoy!
With nuts
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. oatmeal;
- 2 tbsp. milk;
- 100 gr. walnuts;
- sugar, salt.
Method of preparation:Bring milk to a boil and add flakes. Salt and add a pinch of sugar. Remove from heat, cover and let steep for 10 minutes. Peel walnuts, fry in a frying pan. Chop finely. Before serving, sprinkle oatmeal porridge with walnuts. Enjoy! We recommend reading:
