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Microwave Porridge - How please?
larmy16
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Hi all
Just wondered if someone can tell me the formula for making porridge in the microwave? I tried it once and it went all over the microwave taking ages to clean up.
I am using loose oats. How much in proportions and for how long in microwave please? Also should it be on full power?
Many thanks
Just wondered if someone can tell me the formula for making porridge in the microwave? I tried it once and it went all over the microwave taking ages to clean up.
I am using loose oats. How much in proportions and for how long in microwave please? Also should it be on full power?
Many thanks
Grocery Challenge £139/240 until 31/01
Taking part in Sealed Pot No.819/2011
Only essentials on Ebay/Amazon
Taking part in Sealed Pot No.819/2011
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for myself i use a glass bowl and have 2dsps of porage oats and about 1/2 mug of water, three mins on full power thats on a 700w micro, you might like more so adjust accordingly, i add a shake of salt after cooking0
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I buy Tesco value oats. I put half a cup of oats in and what would be a full cup of milk, (i don't measure it now, just pour) and then microwave it for three minutes. I've got a 850 watt microwave. Then I add maple syrup, but you could add what ever.
The secret is a big bowl - much bigger than you would normally use. I use a stew bowl. This stops the porridge escaping everywhere.:D0 -
cheapie oats,big bowl and about a ratio of three to oneish (water to oats) but its all approx and done by eye. Dont need to obsess! I like mine not too solid!0
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henhog wrote:I buy Tesco value oats. I put half a cup of oats in and what would be a full cup of milk, (i don't measure it now, just pour) and then microwave it for three minutes. I've got a 850 watt microwave. Then I add maple syrup, but you could add what ever.
The secret is a big bowl - much bigger than you would normally use. I use a stew bowl. This stops the porridge escaping everywhere.:D
I suspected the bowl size might have been to blame! Well I made it this morning with a measure of oats, two measures of water and cooked approx 4 mins.
Small dash cream and golden syrup and it was v. nice. I hate washing up the saucepans. I bowl seems much easier.Grocery Challenge £139/240 until 31/01
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I put in half a bowl of oats, milk to moisten, microwave for 1 minute in an 850 watt microwave. Do for 1 min 30 secs if more moist.
I like mine dry, so add more milk if you like it more moist but watch for overflowing.
I add single cream and maple syrup after.
I also hate washing out saucepans
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i would usualy set the microwave to power level 7 where 10 is the highest for 7 mins works for me0
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We have raisins or sultanas in our porridge, it's lovely.0
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saving_is_fun wrote:We have raisins or sultanas in our porridge, it's lovely.
I sprinkle golden linseed on mine
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Try making it with apple juice instead of milk - yummy!Please forgive me if my comments seem abrupt or my questions have obvious answers, I have a mental health condition which affects my ability to see things as others might.0
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I make porridge in the microwave every morning. I use about a handful of value porridge oats and cover it with water to just a bit above the oats. I give it 2mins on full power in a 850watt oven. I then add sugar to taste. Try it without milk - you may like it.True wealth lies in contentment - not cash. Dollydaydream 20060
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