Golden Oats Steel-Cut Breakfast Porridge (two ways)
Start your day with a heart-healthy breakfast of steel-cut oats with sweet spices and earthy golden turmeric. You can make this savory or sweet!
Ingredients
Golden Oats
- 1 cup steel-cut oats (use quick-cook steel cut oats or extend cook time)
- 2½ cups boiling water (use the recommended water to oat ratio for the oats you use)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or minced can substitute ½ tsp dried ginger
- ¾ tsp turmeric, ground
- ½ tsp cinnamon, ground
- ¼ tsp sea salt increase to ½ tsp for savory oats
For Sweet Golden Oats
- ½ cup whole milk or coconut milk can substitute milk replacement of your choice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, coconut sugar, or honey
- 1 tsp butter can use coconut cream for vegan oats or omit
- ½ cup fresh fruit and/or nuts
For Savory Oats
- 2 large fried or poached eggs (use nuts or crispy tofu for vegan version)
- 2 tbsp crumbled goat cheese or labneh
- ¼ cup sliced or diced cucumber or pickled vegetables
- 1 tbsp cilantro, minced
- sriracha, sambal, or chili crisp to taste
Instructions
- Measure out all the ingredients for the golden oats and place in a small pot that can hold all ingredients at a simmer. Grate the fresh ginger with a microplane or grater or mince very fine, or use dried ginger.
- If you like, you can now put the pot in the fridge overnight to soak and reduce cooking time, or start cooking them immediately.
- Bring up to a simmer on medium-low heat and reduce heat to low. Simmer until liquid is absorbed and oats are chewy-tender. This is about 7-10 minutes for the quick-cook steel-cut oats, or up to 25 minutes for conventional steel-cut. Stir occasionally at the beginning and often as they thicken so they don't scorch.
- Top with your choice of savory or sweet ingredients and enjoy!
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