European
Sweden - Pasta and Grains
Oat Porridge Gröt (Havregrynsgröt)
Chef's Menu Description
Wholesome Swedish breakfast staple made from rolled whole oats gently simmered with water and sea salt, served piping hot with cold milk and tart lingonberry jam or cinnamon-sugar.
Ingredients
- • 100g rolled whole oats (havregryn)
- • 250ml water
- • 100ml whole milk
- • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- • For serving: Ice-cold milk, 2 tbsp Swedish lingonberry jam, pinch of ground cinnamon
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Add rolled oats, water, milk, and sea salt into a small heavy saucepan.
2
Phase 2
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring regularly with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking.
3
Phase 3
Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until thick, creamy, and tender.
4
Phase 4
Spoon hot porridge into a shallow bowl. Pour a pool of cold milk around the edges and top with a generous dollop of lingonberry jam.