Scottish Oatmeal Recipe
Scottish · Breakfast · 32 min total
A traditional Scottish porridge made with steel-cut oats, water, and a pinch of salt, cooked slowly for a creamy, nutty breakfast.
2
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
2
servings
servings
150
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats (not quick-cooking)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: milk, cream, brown sugar, or honey for serving
Instructions
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in the oats and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until the oats are tender and the porridge is thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with a splash of milk or cream and a drizzle of honey or brown sugar, if desired.
Tips
- Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent sticking.
- Traditionally, Scottish oatmeal is made with water, but you can substitute half the water with milk for a richer texture.
- Leftover porridge can be refrigerated and reheated with a little water or milk.
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