Oat or Semolina Porridge

INGREDIENTS:

  • rolled oats/oatmeal or ground semolina – both available at health food shops and some supermarkets)

  • turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, ground ginger, saffron (optional)

  • fresh dates and/or raisins

  • raw or preferably unprocessed sugar (Rapadura or Muscovado)

HOW TO MAKE:

In a saucepan, before turning on any heat…

  • add about 1/2 a cup per person of oats or semolina

  • add milk according to the consistency you like (usually about double the quantity of oats or semolina* If trying to lose weight, instead of using skim milk, use 1/2 milk and 1/2 water

  • Stir the mixture to an even consistency before adding heat (this will reduce lumps)

  • Put on low/medium heat and while regularly stirring…

  • Add cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric & ground ginger – 1-2 pinches per person

  • Saffron – 4-5 hairs (optional)

  • 1-2 dates cut into small pieces or 15- 20 raisins

  • Sugar to taste

  • Continue stirring (and adding more milk or hot water if needed) until cooked.

This will be just a few minutes with semolina or oatmeal but longer with rolled oats (see packet).

RecipesMark Bunn