How to make microwaved porridge thicker

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In the morning, I usually have porridge with a bit of fruit. The issue is that the porridge oats always seem to retain their shape and never become very sticky, even after I leave it for a few seconds after microwaving.

I use 40g of Kavanagh's porridge with 220ml of milk and put it in an 800 watt microwave for the specified time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds. I then add in cherries and blueberries then put it in the microwave for a further 30 seconds, before adding sliced banana. After waiting for a few minutes, the oats have absorbed the milk, but seem to retain their shape and don't become sticky.

I prefer to use the microwave instead of the hob, as their is less to wash up afterwards. I have tried adding less milk and putting the porridge in for longer, but this doesn't seem to have an effect.

How do I make my porridge thicker and stickier in the microwave?

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Best Answer

There are 2 main points that will affect the thickness of your porridge :

  • The oatmeal/milk (or water) ratio
  • The temperature reached by the oatmeal. Litterature says the oat starch gelatinization (that gives said thickness) happens at around 80°C. From experience, higher is better (probably because heating isn't homogenous in a micro wave, and you'll need to be close to the boiling point on some parts of your bowl to reach at least 80°C everywhere).

So, what I would suggest is :

  • Put your 40g of oatmeal and 220mL of milk, and measure the exact time it take it to boil in the microwave. If it's significantly higher than 2min30, and the result is thick as you want, just microwave it that long every time.
  • If it's still not thick enough, add a bit more oatmeal untile you reach the desired thickness.


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Quick Answer about "How to make microwaved porridge thicker"

Adding water or milk to porridge Too much milk will make your oatmeal porridge stickier and thicker.

How do you make porridge less runny?

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. Follow the directions on the canister using H2O, then add a splash of milk or almond milk in the bowl.

Does microwaving oatmeal longer make it thicker?

Microwave on high until the water is absorbed and the oats are tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir. The oatmeal will thicken as it cools. Add fresh fruit, more nuts, and milk if desired.

Why is my porridge so runny?

If the porridge mixture is heated too high for too long, a similarly watery porridge soup results. Even if you get gelatinisation right, it's also important to factor in the fact that porridge continues to thicken for a time after heating.


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Answer 2

I had similar problem (but I used water instead of milk).

The solution was to cook it like on a hob. Instead warm the milk first, pour over oats. Leave for a minute and then put into microwave again.

Be wary that this might boil the milk so use a high container to prevent spilling. Or use transparent one to stop heating up when needed.

Answer 3

To add up on Tahn's answer, this is how I make mine:

  • I mix my oats with required amount of milk (let's say 220ml) and then add an additional 60-75 ml of milk (you may need to adjust this depending on the consistency you like). Stir and microwave for 2 minutes and 30 seconds. I then stir and let it sit for about 1 minute.
  • This part requires continuous attention. I then put it back in the microwave and cook again. You need to watch it very carefully at this stage through the microwave glass door and let it boil/rise just up to the brim of the mug or bowl. Stop the microwave at this exact point, boiling porridge will settle down in a few seconds. Start the microwave again to carefully let it boil again just over to the brim and stop the microwave. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of watching it like an eagle because it will spill over into a big sticky mess in a matter of split second so do not look away.
  • Stir and add your favourite toppings.

Letting it nearly-boil adds the perfect stickiness to the porridge.

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