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Title: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Halex on May 03, 2013, 11:40:06 pm

Lr loves porridge & I dont want him using my TM.

How can he do it in the microwave?

 :)

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Amy :-) on May 04, 2013, 12:00:05 am

Hally, I use the quick oats, and add twice as much liquid as oats. I cook for 1.5 minutes, then stir, then cook 30 second bursts until I get the thickness I want. Keep an eye on it or it might boil over, and that is a real pain to clean :P

HTH :D

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: obbie on May 04, 2013, 02:07:43 am

Hally i have done quick oats too. with different flavours.

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Cuilidh on May 04, 2013, 02:42:01 am

I make my porridge just about every day in the microwave.

Because I add a few 'extras' my technique will probably need a bit of adapting but, basically, ... in a separate plastic container, I measure out 200 ml of milk (or milk/water mix), to 1 1/2 - 2 tbs rolled oats (I use Lowan's brand, not the quick cooking variety), a pinch of salt and shake like mad to combine everything.  Then pour into your bowl and into the microwave for 2 minutes, give it a stir then another minute and final stir.  This makes a fairly thick brew, which I prefer, so you may need to experiment to find the consistency you like.

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: mcmich on May 04, 2013, 06:54:24 am

Hally if you soak the oats (quick oats) with milk or water over night it is even faster.
This is what I do for work - soak in the container when I get to work, ready for morning tea.

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Halex on May 04, 2013, 07:35:06 am

I ddnt buy the quick oats, so will have to use the regular ones, I threw the box away!!

Thank you everyone :)

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: mcmich on May 04, 2013, 07:54:35 am

For regular oats, I would definitely soak them in a microwave proof bowl overnight to make it fast and easy for lr.

It's good that he likes porridge - that will set him up for a good day rather than sugary cereals.  :D

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2013, 08:59:19 am

I read in a recipe the other day to make quick oats from normal oats give it a blitz in the tmx. Just don't turn it to oatmeal flour as I almost did.

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: astarra on May 04, 2013, 09:55:26 am

I do the same as Amy - 1/3 quick oats to 2/3 water.  And quick cooking bursts til done.
I often add pureed fruit to the girls after it is cooked, to cool it down to eating temp. (& cuz they like it!!)  ;)

Title: Re: Re: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Jamberie on May 04, 2013, 10:18:46 am

Quote from: cookie1 on May 04, 2013, 08:59:19 am

I read in a recipe the other day to make quick oats from normal oats give it a blitz in the tmx. Just don't turn it to oatmeal flour as I almost did.

I've heard that too Cookie... Been meaning to try it myself but haven't got around to it yet.

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: sue_purrb on May 04, 2013, 12:50:26 pm

Hally, in the winter I make porridge in the TM, enough for 4 or 5 days. I put it in bowls in the fridge (covered with cling film and stacked on top of each other), then take one out each morning, add a drizzle of milk and microwave for about a minute. It saves washing the TM each day, and seems to reheat well. Could lr heat them up if you precooked them?

Sue

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Halex on May 04, 2013, 12:59:56 pm

Yes Sue, that might be a good solution :)

Easy for him, he s very essy in everything e oes, bless :)

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Greyhoundmum on May 04, 2013, 01:13:11 pm

I find it just as easy to use the quick cook oats, boil the kettle, then pour the boiling water on, leave for 5 mins then they are ready!

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: gertbysea on May 04, 2013, 10:05:53 pm

I soak overnight too then pop them into the microwave for  about  2 min.

Gert

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Wonder on May 04, 2013, 11:40:42 pm

We use quick oats cooked 1.5 mins, stirred then another minute. DS does his wn most mornings and as learnt not to fill the bowl too much. You also need to be careful the bowl s microwave safe so t doesn't get too hot.

Title: Re: How do you cook perfect porridge in the microwave.
Post by: Halex on May 04, 2013, 11:54:19 pm

Yes need a microwave bowl, will use tupperware.

My gordon ramsay bowls get very hot.

I think tomorrow I will make up a batch & he can re-heat .

I have ony given him the choice of weetbix & porridge, same as cp.