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Traditional Irish Porridge Recipe

Irish · Breakfast · 32 min total

A creamy, comforting bowl of steel-cut oats, slowly simmered with a pinch of salt and finished with a splash of milk or cream. This classic Irish breakfast is simple, hearty, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk or cream (optional, for serving)
• Brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil over high heat.
2. Stir in the steel-cut oats and reduce heat to low.
3. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes, until the oats are tender and the porridge has thickened to your liking.
4. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes.
5. Serve hot, topped with a splash of milk or cream and a drizzle of brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup if desired.

Tips

• For a creamier texture, use half water and half milk.
• Leftover porridge can be refrigerated and reheated with a little extra liquid.
• Traditional Irish porridge is often served with a sprinkle of salt and a pat of butter.

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