Oat or Semolina Porridge
INGREDIENTS:
rolled oats/oatmeal or ground semolina – both available at health food shops and some supermarkets)
turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, ground ginger, saffron (optional)
fresh dates and/or raisins
raw or preferably unprocessed sugar (Rapadura or Muscovado)
HOW TO MAKE:
In a saucepan, before turning on any heat…
add about 1/2 a cup per person of oats or semolina
add milk according to the consistency you like (usually about double the quantity of oats or semolina* If trying to lose weight, instead of using skim milk, use 1/2 milk and 1/2 water
Stir the mixture to an even consistency before adding heat (this will reduce lumps)
Put on low/medium heat and while regularly stirring…
Add cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric & ground ginger – 1-2 pinches per person
Saffron – 4-5 hairs (optional)
1-2 dates cut into small pieces or 15- 20 raisins
Sugar to taste
Continue stirring (and adding more milk or hot water if needed) until cooked.
This will be just a few minutes with semolina or oatmeal but longer with rolled oats (see packet).