How Long to Cook Porridge Oats?
Cooking time
- Porridge oats
- 5 min
Rolled oats simmer for about 5 minutes in twice their volume of milk or water. Why a pinch of salt matters and how steel-cut oats differ.
Method
- Put rolled oats in a pan with about twice their volume of milk, water or a mix, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a simmer and start the timer, stirring often.
- Take it off the heat and let it stand for a minute; it keeps thickening.
Tips
- A pinch of salt brings out the sweetness, even if you top it with fruit or honey.
- Steel-cut oats take much longer — around 20–30 minutes.
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