Breakfast
Aaffiit (Greenlandic oat porridge)
A smooth, gentle oat porridge served hot for breakfast in Greenlandic homes. It is topped with melted butter and sugar, and warms up cold Arctic mornings.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Nutrition facts
297 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 10.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 31.9 g
- Fat
- 13.1 g
- of which saturated fat
- 7.4 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the milk, water and pinch of salt to a simmer.
- Pour the oats in a steady stream while stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Lower the heat and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until creamy and coating the spoon.
- Off the heat, stir in the sugar and half the butter.
- Divide into four bowls, place the remaining butter in the centre of each and sprinkle with cinnamon if you like.
Variations and tips
Lactose-free version. Replace the milk with unsweetened soy drink and the butter with vegan margarine.
With fruit. Add a spoonful of berry jam just before serving for a tangy note.
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Original Ecomely recipe.