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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
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  • twink
    twink Posts: 3,827 Forumite
    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 cooking
  • henhog
    henhog Posts: 2,786 Forumite
    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
  • mah_jong
    mah_jong Posts: 1,284 Forumite
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    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!
  • larmy16
    larmy16 Posts: 4,324 Forumite
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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.
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  • Horasio
    Horasio Posts: 6,676 Forumite
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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

    Yummy:)
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  • gigif30
    gigif30 Posts: 174 Forumite
    i would usualy set the microwave to power level 7 where 10 is the highest for 7 mins works for me
  • saving_is_fun
    saving_is_fun Posts: 99 Forumite
    We have raisins or sultanas in our porridge, it's lovely.
  • Sazbo
    Sazbo Posts: 4,617 Forumite
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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 :D
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  • Raksha
    Raksha Posts: 4,570 Forumite
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    Try making it with apple juice instead of milk - yummy!
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  • dolly_day_dream
    dolly_day_dream Posts: 466 Forumite
    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.
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