Side
Porridge
SideOrigin: United Kingdom
Creamy oat porridge with milk and a pinch of salt.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total time
15 min
Portions
2
Total weight
591 g
Per portion
295.5 g
Ingredients
Method
Combine
- Put the oats, milk, water and salt in a small pan.
- Stir to wet all the oats so they do not sit dry on the base.
Simmer
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring from the start so the oats do not catch.
- Cook 5–8 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy and the oats are soft.
Rest and finish
- Take the pan off the heat and rest 1 minute.
- Stir in butter if using.
- Loosen with a splash of milk if the porridge is too thick, and serve immediately.
Serving
Serve hot with fruit, honey-style sweetener, or a knob of butter.
Storage
Best fresh. Reheat leftovers with extra milk, stirring, until hot.