How to cook oatmeal?

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I bought a pack of oatmeal and it didn't have any instructions on how to cook it and I have no clue what I am doing and I don't want to disappoint mom.



Best Answer

If it is instant oatmeal, just add boiling water (ratio water to oats 2/1) and let it sit for 5 minutes. If it not instant, same ratio of water to oats, boil for 5 minutes while stirring, remove from heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. I googled "how to cook oatmeal" and found several similiar ways.




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How do you cook the oatmeal?

Bring water or milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until oats are of desired texture.

What is the ratio for water to oatmeal?

The ratio is 1:2. The usual serving size is \xbd cup oats to 1 cup of water, milk or combination of both. I like combining \xbd a cup of water and \xbd a cup of milk for the best consistency.

Is it better to cook oats in milk or water?

1. Milk=Creamy Goodness. The key to getting a creamy, not-gluey bowl of oatmeal is using enough water. Notice we said water\u2014cooking oatmeal in milk tends to make a stickier, thicker oatmeal.

How do you cook original Quaker oatmeal?

1 cup oats. 1-3/4 Cups Water or Milk. 1/8 Tsp. Salt (optional; for low sodium diets, omit salt)...Directions:
  • Boil water or milk and salt.
  • Stir in oats.
  • Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally.




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    Answer 2

    Common "rolled" oats are flattened into fat disc-shaped units; "quick" oats are rolled and then further sliced thin to cook faster. "Steel cut" oats are just cut into small hard pieces like short rice grains.

    For quick oats, add about 2:1 water to oats, and cook until done to desired softness, which should be a few minutes. For rolled oats, cook longer and maybe add a little more water to account to evaporation. For steel cut oats, go up to 3:1 or even 4:1 on the water, and cook for 30 minutes or more (or let soak overnight and cook for 10 minutes). They'll need some salt, but not much.

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