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Scottish Porridge

Oatmeal Porridge

Prep Time 5 min
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy
Calories 246 kcal

Creamy, nutty porridge made with Scottish pinhead oatmeal, water, and a pinch of salt — the authentic Highland breakfast.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a rolling boil in a heavy saucepan.
  2. 2 Slowly pour in oatmeal, stirring constantly with a spurtle or wooden spoon.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 min, stirring frequently.
  4. 4 Add salt in the last 5 min of cooking — adding it earlier toughens the oats.
  5. 5 Serve in wooden bowls (tradition) with a separate cup of cold cream for dipping.

Did You Know?

Traditionally, Scots stir porridge clockwise only — stirring counter-clockwise was believed to invite the devil.