Everyone knows that the most useful porridge is obtained from oatmeal. Perhaps there are no people who do not know about the beneficial properties of oatmeal and dishes from it.
Only those who suffer from cholelithiasis should refrain from oatmeal, and all other people can confidently include this wholesome and tasty porridge in their diet. Prepare it differently and in milk and water.
The benefits of oatmeal on water
In oatmeal there is fiber, and protein compounds, carbohydrates, fats. Oatmeal also has many vitamins and minerals. Therefore, a plate of oatmeal in the morning contributes to the fact that all harmful substances, that is, slags and toxins, leave the body, and this helps strengthen the immune system.
In addition, this dish cooked in water helps:
- improve mood, relieve drowsiness, depression, cheer up;
- eliminate constipation, colitis, gastritis;
- with allergies, dermatitis;
- strengthen the skeletal system of the body;
- reduce cholesterol, so improve the work of blood vessels and the heart;
- reduce the number of blood clots.
As soon as the oatmeal enters the stomach, it envelops its walls, and the mucus, which is in the porridge, treats many gastric diseases.
Cooking porridge, you must choose the right oatmeal. Now in the shops you can meet a huge amount of oatmeal. But from whole grains porridge turns out to be tastier and healthier, even if it takes time to make it.
But the rhythm of life involves doing everything quickly, so lovers of oatmeal should be able to choose the right oatmeal. There are two types of flakes: it is "Hercules" and flakes "Extra". Extra in turn is divided into three degrees of processing. The first is "Extra 1", it is made from whole grains, it takes 15 minutes to prepare it.
The "Extra 2" includes those flakes that are made from sliced cereals, so it takes about 10 minutes to make porridge from them.
And to the "Extra 3" are flakes that are carefully processed with steam, so they should only pour over boiling water and porridge is ready. These flakes are designed for people with sensitive stomachs and babies.
"Hercules" is made from other varieties of oatmeal, they are the thickest and their preparation takes from 15-20 minutes, but the dish is thick and tasty.
The classic recipe for oatmeal on water
For its preparation will need the following ingredients:
- flakes "Hercules" -160 grams;
- water - 1 liter;
- butter - 30 grams;
- sugar;
- salt.
Cooking takes 15 minutes.
Calorie is 120 kcal.
Now, in detail about how to cook porridge in water. First, the water must be poured into the pan and put on the included gas or electric stove. As soon as the water boils, oatmeal is poured. Gas should be reduced and boiled flakes, stirring constantly. Boil it must be slowly, so that the flakes have time to boil soft and get tasty.
As soon as the porridge thickens, salt it, add sugar and, at the end, butter.
There are lovers to eat porridge with jam, with fresh fruit and even chocolate. If desired, you can enrich its taste with these products.
Recipe for simple oatmeal on water in the microwave
To prepare this simple recipe, you must first correctly calculate the cooking time. If you use instant oatmeal, that is, "Extra 3", you must prepare:
- oatmeal flakes - 80 grams.
- water - 1.5 liters;
- oil - 20 grams;
- salt;
- sugar.
Cooking porridge takes five minutes.
Calorie is 95 kcal.
How and how much to cook oatmeal porridge in water in the microwave: first you need to bring the water to a boil, then the flakes are added there, everything is salted immediately and butter and sugar are added, the microwave must be turned on for a minute or 45 seconds and the porridge is ready.
If oatmeal with larger flakes, then the whole procedure is repeated, only the microwave must be turned on for 3-4 minutes.
Oatmeal on water with bananas in the microwave
Porridge goes well with fruit, especially with apples, bananas, pears, kiwi and others. Lovers of spices are sure to add cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla and so on.
Composition:
- oatmeal -100 grams;
- banana - medium size;
- butter - 30 grams;
- water - 600 grams;
- salt;
- sugar;
- cinnamon.
It takes about 20 minutes to cook.
Calorie dishes is 214 kcal.
The banana is peeled and rubbed on a grater. Water needs to be heated, add salt, sugar, cinnamon, oil and oatmeal. Add a banana and put in the microwave on the mode "Pilaf". It takes about five to seven minutes.
The dishes in which the dish is cooked must be deep, otherwise there is a chance that the porridge will stick around the walls and ceiling of the microwave.
How to cook porridge on the water in a slow cooker
In this device, it is more convenient to cook porridges, including oatmeal, than in an ordinary saucepan on the stove. In the saucepan, it should be constantly stirred, so as not to burn, to monitor the heating, but there is no such problem in the slow cooker. But there are some nuances that must be adhered to:
- cooking in a slow cooker, the amount of flakes and water is taken 1: 4;
- after all the ingredients have been added to the multicooker bowl, they should be thoroughly mixed with the spoon that is in the device, or with a plastic spatula;
- water or milk must first be boiled, only then added, since in the slow cooker the liquid only reaches 90 ° C;
- cook better in the mode of "Porridge" or "Pilaf".
- so that the oatmeal does not spill, you can hold the "rim" with the butter above the level of the pledged products by five centimeters.
It is very convenient to cook oatmeal in a slow cooker, especially with a delayed start. In the evening, having laid all the products, you can get a ready, flavorful dish for breakfast.
Oatmeal on water in a slow cooker for weight loss
For weight loss is better to use oat grains. In a slow cooker, similar porridge is cooked rather quickly, but for this you must first prepare oatmeal.
In the evening, one glass of oatmeal is taken, which must be picked, rinsed and soaked for ten to twelve hours. Then the water needs to be drained, transfer the grits increased in volume to the slow cooker, pour one glass of boiling water and put on the Porridge mode or high pressure for about ten minutes.
For weight loss oatmeal can not be salted and the more sweeten. There is another option for preparing such a slimming dish, but with oatmeal.
For this recipe, you must prepare:
- oatmeal -80 grams;
- water -400 grams;
- fruits at will.
Time for cooking takes 10 minutes.
Caloric content is 80 kcal.
Oat flakes are poured boiling water, well stirred, apples or dried fruits are immediately put together with the flakes and include a slow cooker in the "Pilaf" mode for ten minutes.
Oatmeal on water with a pumpkin in a slow cooker
In addition to the beneficial properties of oatmeal, pumpkin also contains proteins, carbohydrates, glucose, pectic substances, carotene and many other substances that are necessary for the human body.
The following products are required for this dish:
- oat flakes "Hercules" - 1 cup;
- water - 3 cups;
- pumpkin - 300 grams;
- salt;
- sugar.
It takes only 20 minutes to cook.
Calorie is 156 kcal.
Pumpkin pulp must be cut into small cubes or grated. Add boiled water according to the recipe in the bowl of the multicooker, immediately add salt, add sugar and mix the oatmeal. All stir with a spatula or a wooden spoon and add chopped pumpkin.
Then the multicooker should be closed with a lid and put the mode "Porridge". This dish can be prepared in advance in the evening, putting all the products in the slow cooker. By the morning porridge will be ready.
How to cook porridge on the water with strawberries for children
It is necessary to lure children porridges, starting from 9-10 months of a child's life. One of the safest and most tasty porridges, this porridge made on water is.
For the appearance and sweeter taste, you can add fruits and berries to the dish. In the season, children tolerate porridge with strawberries. But it is given to the child only if the parents are sure that the baby is not allergic to porridge.
For cooking porridge will need:
- oatmeal "Extra 3" - 6 tablespoons;
- boiled water - 3 cups;
- salt;
- sugar;
- strawberries - 200 grams.
Time for cooking takes only 15 minutes.
Calorie is 190 kcal.
Strawberries should be picked and left for half an hour in a bowl of cold water. Then drain the water and cut the berries into small cubes or chop them in a blender.
Salt boiled water, add flakes and sugar. If desired, the porridge can still boil for five minutes on the fire.
Berries add at the end, everything is ready.
Porridge on the water with meat
Porridge is mainly prepared with fruits, berries and dried fruits, that is, with sweet ingredients. But it turns out that it is also recommended to cook it with minced meat. Then it turns out more high-calorie and not less tasty.
For its preparation will need:
- oatmeal - 1 cup;
- ground beef - 200 grams;
- boiled water - 3 cups;
- carrot;
- bow;
- Bulgarian pepper;
- tomatoes - 2 fruits;
- any greens;
- vegetable oil - 30 grams;
- salt pepper.
Time for cooking takes about 30 minutes.
Calorie dishes is 854 kcal.
How to cook porridge on the water with meat? Very easy! Consider all the steps in detail.
First you need to clear the onion from the husk and cut into small pieces, carrots cleaned, washed and finely chopped. Do the same with the Bulgarian pepper. All of these ingredients then need to fry in a pan with butter until the color changes, but not to a golden hue.
Add minced meat to vegetables and fry meat until tender. Then add scrolled tomatoes to it, from which you first need to remove the skin and simmer all together for three to five minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, cilantro and dill on top.
While the vegetables are stewing, you can cook porridge. For this, flakes are poured into boiled water, stirred and put on the fire for ten minutes. After this time, it remains only to salt.
The dish is served as follows: porridge is put down on a serving plate, and ground beef is placed on top.
Enjoy your meal!
Cooking Secrets and Tips
To cook any porridge, especially oatmeal, at first glance, it seems simple. But for this you need to have some information in the field of cooking such dishes, otherwise the taste can be easily spoiled.
- The first thing to do is to pick up a pot with a thick bottom so that the oatmeal does not burn or it is better to cook it in a slow cooker.
- Mix it with a wooden spoon.
- Oatmeal is better to choose whole grains, then the dish will get tastier.
- If, however, the grains were crushed, then after cooking the porridge should be poured into a colander so that unnecessary particles are released.
- Oatmeal and grains can be soaked in salted boiling water for a few hours before cooking.
- To add flavor to the dish, it is better to add butter before and after cooking, and then wrap or put in a slow cooker in the heating mode.
In addition to the obvious advantages of this porridge, there are limitations in use. So with some serious diseases to use oatmeal is prohibited.
And doctors do not recommend using instant porridge with additives in your diet. After all, all these artificial sweeteners will not benefit the body.
And in addition to the article - a video recipe on how to cook oatmeal.
