Nutritionists have long convinced the public of the benefits of oatmeal, and cereals or instant cereals cooked from them have become a healthy habit throughout the world. The cooking technology is simple, an ideal result is obtained while observing the correct ratio of products. And about how to cook the oatmeal porridge so that it turns out to be not only healthy, but also tasty, each housewife will know from her own experience.

How to cook Hercules porridge in milk on the stove

In order to cook lush, boiling porridge, it is important to observe the proportions in the volume of cereals and liquid: for one part of Hercules - two parts of milk.

The proportion of products by weight is slightly different.

Per serving:

  • 250 ml (glass) of milk;
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) oatmeal for cooking;
  • 10 g of sugar;
  • 5 g of salt;
  • butter to taste.

According to the technological map, porridge should turn out to be a viscous consistency. Flakes partially boil, they should not be separated. Color - pale cream, white porridge is clearly not cooked. The smell of burnt milk is completely unacceptable. To prevent the porridge from escaping, cook it in a deep bowl, stirring constantly.

And so that the milk does not burn at the bottom of the pan, it is rinsed with cold water before cooking or kept in the refrigerator for about five minutes.

  1. Depending on the quality of the cereal and the manufacturer, Hercules is washed to remove the husk from the grains and excess suspension. Well-processed flakes do not need to be washed, they contain small crumbs, which gives the porridge the necessary viscosity.
  2. Prepared Hercules is poured with milk, seasoned with salt and sugar and brought to a boil. Milk porridge is very "insidious", at this stage you can not leave the stove. Constant stirring will not allow the milk to escape, and the Hercules will not stick to the bottom.The porridge will heat up more slowly, but all the flakes will steam out evenly.
  3. Usually on the package it is written how to cook the cereal. The traditional way of preparing “Hercules” is quite troublesome: 10 - 15 minutes over low heat under a lid. At the same time, the porridge is stirred occasionally so that the milk foam drops.
  4. It is much easier to boil the boiled porridge under the lid for a quarter of an hour, and then, if necessary, bring it to a boil again. This technology will significantly reduce the chance of losing porridge and save a little time for morning work. The flakes are perfectly steamed without constant heating and supervision.
  5. Oil is added at serving, so that a light creamy taste is not lost during cooking.

Milk oatmeal in a slow cooker

Significantly makes life easier "smart" kitchen appliances. The slow cooker creates the ideal temperature regime, eliminates the leakage of milk and accurately observes the processing time of the product. Cooking oatmeal porridge in milk with such an assistant is easier than ever, especially successfully saving time with the help of the “delayed start” function. In the kit there is always a multi-cup, which simply measure the groats and milk in the correct proportions.

Per serving:

  • one multi-glass of milk;
  • half of the Hercules multi-glass;
  • salt and sugar to taste.

You can load all the ingredients into the bowl and set the appropriate mode. Some units have a "Steam cooking" function. This mode allows you to cook porridge with an almost creamy texture.

  1. All ingredients are loaded into heat-resistant dishes with high sides without a lid.
  2. Cold water is poured into the multicooker bowl to the bottom mark.
  3. Immerse in it a container of milk.
  4. Set the mode "Steaming" for 20 minutes.
  5. Set a delay timer. Porridge will be ready right for breakfast.

Microwave cooking

To prepare Hercules in the microwave, you will need deep dishes: a pot of at least 1.5 liters in volume per 500 ml of milk. Be sure to need a transparent lid so that the course of milk foam is visible through it.

In two servings:

  • 500 ml of milk;
  • 160 g flakes;
  • salt and sugar to taste.

It is difficult to determine exactly how much to cook Hercules in this way. It all depends on the capabilities of the microwave.

In addition, porridge is prepared in several stages:

  1. First, the milk is boiled for five minutes under a lid at full capacity. Be sure to look after the process, you may have to turn off the microwave a little earlier.
  2. The remaining ingredients are loaded.
  3. At full power, the porridge is brought to a boil. This will take 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Then the microwave power is reduced by half. Hercules is cooked for another five minutes.

Low calorie porridge on the water

To reduce the amount of calories eaten for breakfast, you can cook herculean porridge in the water. The ratio in the volume of products is the same as in milk porridge - one to two.

Per serving:

  • 250 ml (glass) of water;
  • 100 g ½ (cup) of cereal;
  • salt as desired.

The taste of Hercules, boiled on water, leaves much to be desired. A pinch of vanillin will correct the situation, the amount of powder on the tip of the knife is less than one gram. With a calorie content of 288 kcal per 100 g, this will add to breakfast less than 2 kcal, as well as a delicious aroma of baking and the illusion of sweetness. If 2 kcal is still a lot, you can store the natural vanilla pod in an airtight jar along with oatmeal. They absorb enough flavor so that morning cereal could not only satisfy hunger, but also cheer up.

  1. Oatmeal is poured into boiling salted water.
  2. Cook from 7 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Lazy porridge for weight loss

The simplest and quickest recipe that does not require cooking is lazy porridge. It is convenient to cook in portioned half-liter jars with lids.

For one serving mix:

  • 100 g of oatmeal;
  • 250 ml of milk;
  • 100 g fat-free yogurt;
  • 10 g ground cinnamon;
  • finely chopped fruits and berries to taste: apple, pear, peach, cherry, strawberries and so on.

This dish is being prepared in the refrigerator.The mixture can be left overnight under the lid. By breakfast, oatmeal will soften and taste very good.

Express method - 30 minutes in the freezer. At low temperatures, the flakes will become quite soft in a short time, but the finished dish should warm slightly at room temperature.

How to cook liquid oatmeal porridge

For children's breakfast, liquid Herculean porridge boiled in milk is recommended. Liquids need to be added twice as much as in viscous Hercules.

Per serving:

  • 500 ml of milk;
  • 50-60 g of Hercules;
  • salt and sugar to taste.

So that the porridge has a pleasant consistency, and individual flakes do not float in it, it is prepared in two stages.

  1. First, cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
  2. Add butter.
  3. Then they press the same amount of time under the lid.

With banana

To diversify the taste of "Hercules", any fruit, dried fruit, candied fruit can be served on it. Most often, milk porridge is supplemented with your favorite treats already on the plate. You can prepare a special breakfast with a banana if you add it during the cooking process.

Per serving:

  • 250 ml of milk;
  • 100 g of "Hercules";
  • sugar;
  • salt;
  • banana.

Optionally, add vanilla and a spoonful of cocoa powder to the recipe.

  1. Pour milk into the pan.
  2. Cut into slices a banana.
  3. Put the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir porridge from time to time so that it does not “run away” and does not burn. Banana slices will boil almost completely, it is not necessary to knead them.
  5. A quarter of an hour stew porridge under the lid.

Sweet breakfast dish with honey

From oatmeal with honey, you can cook a fantastically delicious American treat.

Granola, or baked muesli, was rather a snack than a full-fledged dish. It can be prepared in the form of bars and taken with you for a quick snack or served with milk as breakfast, or used as part of a complex dessert of fruits and yogurt.

The composition of granola is always improvisation.

The main ingredients:

  • 300 g of oatmeal;
  • a couple of tablespoons of butter, it doesn't matter, creamy or vegetable;
  • 100 g of honey;
  • 15 g of salt.

For filling, you can use chopped nuts, dried fruits, sunflower seeds, pumpkins, sesame seeds, ginger, cinnamon, dried cranberries or strawberries and so on. To create a harmonious taste, 3-4 components are sufficient.

  1. The ingredients are thoroughly mixed in a bowl, slightly rubbing the flakes with your hands.
  2. The finished mass is spread on a baking sheet covered with parchment with a thin layer.
  3. Bake for an hour at 150ºС.
  4. To get the bars, add chopped dates or peanut butter to the finished granola.
  5. The mass is tamped in a lubricated form with a layer of 1 - 2 cm.
  6. Clean the workpiece in the freezer for 1.5 hours.
  7. Frozen workpiece is cut into pieces of the right size.
  8. Each bar needs to be wrapped with baking paper. So they will not stick to the dishes. A wrapped bar can be taken to work or school.
  9. Granola bars are kept in the refrigerator for a week.

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