How to make porridge with water.

[extraT]

What do the collective Chefs of PH think is the best way of making porridge with water.

I'm talking so its thick and creamy and will set you up for a good morning.

Any ideas?

ET.

[soad]

Is rice/soy milk an option? Just a suggestion.

[Mobile Chicane]

The secret is to soak the oats overnight.

In the morning, boil it up, stirring continually, and add a grated red apple plus a good dusting of cinnamon.

ETA: fresh blueberries are also nice in it.

[Wacky Racer]

Put the whole packet in a saucepan of water and simmer.......

It will be nice and thick then........

[Riley Blue]

Leave it to soak overnight and when heating it, chuck a handful of sultanas in. Serve with cinnamon.

Damn, beaten to it...

[extraT]

I dont mind using a little bit of milk, but if I can avoid it I would like to- you may have seen my other thread with the diet I have been doing this week. It says not to have milk, and even though from tomorrow I am no longer on the diet (its only a week long one) I would still like to not have milk if possible. I hope that makes sense!

[pherlopolus]

cinnamon, banana and sultanas!

I use 1 cup of oats, 2 cups of boiling water, let it sit for a minute then in the microwave for 2 mins.

If i feel inclined I'll add a splash of milk.

[RichB]

Run the water in the sink 'til it's hot. open the packet of porridge, mix with the hot water as it flushes down the drain. Cook some bacon and a couple of fried eggs and be pleased with yourself that you escaped a bowl of tasteless stodge!

[GBDG]

I prefer it quite dry, so i use 2/3 cup of oats, add just enough water to cover, then blitz for 2 1/2 mins in the microwave. Often add sultanas & banana.

Instant oats don't taste as good, so i avoid them. Currently buy Flahavans.

[theshrew]

I have this pretty much every morning.

Poor oats in the bowl boil kettle poor over water mix it up. If its to thick add a bit more water simples.

Add a bit of honey or cinnamon job done

[LordGrover]

I don't soak or faff about.
Use good quality rolled oats and just use a little more water than you think is necessary.
Give it time to cook properly, let it simmer for a few minutes. Add a little salt - it's a little bland without.