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Porridge, similar to oatmeal, can be enjoyed as a hot breakfast meal. Usually it's prepared on the stove top, but with these instructions, you can make it in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled porridge oats
- 1 cup milk
- Toppings of your choice (maple syrup, golden syrup, honey, chopped fruit, dried fruit, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg or anything you like)
Steps
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1Tip in the half-cup of porridge oats.
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2Pour in the cup of milk.Advertisement
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3Place in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes on full power.
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4Take the bowl out of the microwave.
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5Stir.
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6Put back in the microwave for 2 minutes on the second highest power.
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7Take out of the microwave.
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8Stir.
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9Add your toppings.
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10Serve and enjoy.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhy do you put it in a second time?
Community AnswerIt's important to stir it halfway through the cooking process to ensure the correct consistency. That's why it is put in a second time.
Things You'll Need
- Microwave
- Spoon
- Bowl
About This Article
To make porridge using a microwave, start by adding 1/2 cup of porridge oats to a microwave-safe bowl. Then, pour in 1 cup of milk and microwave the mixture for 2 1/2 minutes. Next, take the bowl out of the microwave, stir everything together, and microwave it for 2 more minutes. Finally, take the bowl out of the microwave and stir before serving. To learn how to add toppings to your microwave porridge, keep reading!
