How do you make porridge from scratch?

How do you make porridge from scratch?

Put 50g porridge oats in a saucepan, pour in 350ml milk or water and sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time and watching carefully that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Or you can try this in a microwave.

Is oatmeal and porridge the same thing?

Oatmeal is a type of porridge, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, but not all porridge is made from oats. A porridge is a hot cereal that can be made from a variety of grains, vegetables or even some legumes. … In East Africa, corn flour and sorghum are mixed with other ground grains to make uji.

Which oats make the best porridge?

If you want a very smooth porridge, go for all rolled oats which also cook very quickly. If you like some texture, use jumbo which will take slightly longer to cook. Or try half and half, my preferred blend, allowing for a smoothness with a little bite.