Irish Oat Porridge
European Ireland - Pasta and Grains

Irish Oat Porridge

Est. Time: 15 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Traditional Irish steel-cut or rolled oats slowly cooked with water and whole milk until thick and creamy, served with cold cream and dark brown sugar.

Ingredients

  • • 100g traditional Irish rolled or steel-cut oats (Flahavan's)
  • • 250ml water and 150ml whole milk
  • • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • • To serve: cold pouring cream and dark muscovado sugar

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Combine oats, water, milk, and sea salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

2
Phase 2

Bring to a boil, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 5-7 minutes (or 20 minutes if steel-cut), stirring regularly.

3
Phase 3

Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 2 minutes for velvety creaminess.

4
Phase 4

Spoon into warm bowls, pour cold cream around edge, and sprinkle with dark brown sugar.