Irish Oats Directions

Irish oats can be enjoyed by themselves, or as part of a bigger breakfast.

Irish oats can be a versatile ingredient, allowing for fiber-rich oatmeal cookies and more. Most commonly, it is used as a warm breakfast cereal that will provide a sizable portion of the recommended daily dose of fiber. Yet, Irish oats should not be confused with the sugar-filled oatmeal packets often available in supermarkets. While they are relatively simple to cook, there is a lengthy prep time involved if making them the traditional way. They also can be prepared easily in a microwave. Does this Spark an idea?

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Measuring cup
4 pint bowl
Saucepan
Microwave

Instructions

Microwave
- 1
  
  Measure out a 1/4 cup of Irish oats and pour them into a 4 pint bowl. The bowl you use needs to be deep, because like rice and other grains, oats will significantly expand once they cook.
- 2
  
  Measure out 3/4 cup of water, and pour this water into the bowl.
- 3
  
  Place the bowl of Irish oats and water into the microwave.
- 4
  
  Put the microwave onto the highest setting and cook for five minutes.
- 5
  
  Stir the oats, then return it to the microwave for three more minutes.
- 6
  
  Set the oats sit for a few minutes, depending on your temperature preference.
Overnight Preparation
- 7
  
  Add 4 cups of water to a saucepan.
- 8
  
  Add 1 cup of Irish oats.
- 9
  
  Allow the water to come to a boil, and then simmer the oats for a full minute.
- 10
  
  Remove the pot from the stove. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- 11
  
  Cook an additional nine to twelve minutes on the stovetop the very next morning.