Macroom Oatmeal Porridge

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Virtually every morning in winter, I start my day with a bowl of porridge. Seek out Macroom stone ground oatmeal which has the most delicious toasted nutty flavour. It comes in a lovely old-fashioned red and yellow packet, which I hope they never change.

Macroom Oatmeal Porridge

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Ingredients

  • 155g Macroom oatmeal

  • 1.4 litres water

  • 1 level teaspoon salt

  • Obligatory accompaniment: soft brown sugar

Method

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to the boil, sprinkle in the oatmeal, gradually stirring all the time. Put on a low heat and stir until the water comes to the boil.

  2. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the salt and stir again.

  3. Serve with Jersey cream or whole (preferably raw) milk and soft brown sugar melting over the top or any other favourite toppings of your choice.

  4. Leftover porridge can be stored in a covered container in the fridge – it will reheat perfectly the next day but will need some extra water added.

  5. Note: If the porridge is waiting, keep covered otherwise it will form a skin which is difficult to dissolve.

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