Description
Creamy Irish oatmeal from Ina Garten promises a luxurious breakfast experience with minimal morning effort. Hearty rolled oats soaked overnight deliver rich, comforting flavors you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups / 240 grams steel-cut oats (McCann’s)
- 6 cups / 1.4 liters water
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Optional Toppings and Serving Suggestions:
- Chopped salted nuts (almonds, cashews)
- Dried cranberries or raisins
- Whole milk
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- In a spacious saucepan, combine rolled oats and a pinch of kosher salt with of cool filtered water, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Position the saucepan over medium-high heat, allowing the mixture to gradually reach a robust boil while stirring occasionally to prevent oats from sticking to the bottom.
- Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, creating a gentle simmer. Allow the oatmeal to cook for approximately 2 minutes, maintaining a smooth, consistent texture.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and let the oatmeal rest at ambient room temperature for 2 hours, enabling the oats to absorb moisture and develop a creamy consistency.
- Transfer the covered saucepan to the refrigerator and let it chill overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to become more refined.
- The following morning, return the oatmeal to the stovetop, reheating over low heat. Gently stir and add additional water if the mixture appears too thick or dense.
- Once heated thoroughly, ladle the warm oatmeal into serving bowls, creating a inviting canvas for your favorite toppings.
- Personalize each serving with a selection of garnishes such as chopped almonds, dried cranberries, plump raisins, a drizzle of whole milk, a pat of unsalted butter, a sprinkle of brown sugar, or a cascade of pure maple syrup.
Notes
- Elevate texture with steel-cut oats, avoiding rolled or quick varieties for the perfect chewy consistency.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of salt during cooking, preventing bland taste and bringing out the oats’ natural richness.
- Unlock creamy perfection through an overnight soak, which transforms the oats’ texture and ensures easier reheating.
- Master gentle reheating by adding water gradually and stirring frequently to maintain ideal moisture and prevent sticking.
- Create balanced toppings by combining contrasting textures like crunchy nuts and sweet dried fruits for a delightful sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg