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Plain Oatmeal Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Talya
Time12m
Serves2

Make Plain Oatmeal Recipe in just 12m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Oatmeal

Optional toppings

Method

Oatmeal

1

Measure ingredients

Measure 1 cup rolled oats and 1 3/4 cups water. Have 1 teaspoon salt ready.

2

Bring water to a simmer

Place a small saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 3/4 cups water. Bring the water to a gentle simmer (small bubbles at the surface) — about 3 to 5 minutes depending on stove.

3

Add oats and salt

Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and 1 teaspoon salt into the simmering water. Reduce heat to medium-low immediately to maintain a gentle simmer.

4

Cook and stir

Cook the oats, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 5 to 7 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and the oats are tender but still creamy. For firmer oatmeal cook closer to 5 minutes; for creamier texture cook toward 7 minutes.

5

Finish and rest

Remove the pan from heat. Let the oats sit for 1 minute to thicken. If mixture looks too thick, stir in up to 2 tablespoons milk or water to loosen to desired consistency.

Optional toppings

6

Add butter and sweetener

If using, stir in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon sweetener while oatmeal is hot so they melt and incorporate evenly.

7

Adjust creaminess

Stir in 2 tablespoons milk (or plant milk) for a creamier texture. Taste and adjust salt or sweetener as desired.

8

Serve with fruit and nuts

Top the cooked oatmeal with 1/2 cup sliced fresh fruit and 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or seeds if desired. Serve immediately.