Breakfast
Havragrøn (green oat porridge)
An oat porridge made from flakes cooked with nettles and butter, whose green colour gives the traditional name its meaning. An old and nourishing dish, it was once served hot for breakfast or as a simple meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan and stir in the oat flakes.
- Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid lumps.
- Meanwhile, blanch the nettles for 1 minute in boiling water, drain them and chop them finely.
- Add the nettles to the porridge with the salt and butter, then mix until the colour is an even green.
- Pour in the milk and cook for another 5 minutes over a low heat, stirring.
- Serve hot, with a little white pepper and crème fraîche if you like.
Variations and tips
With what's available here. Replace the nettles with an equal quantity of blanched fresh spinach for a green colour and a mild flavour.
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Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
Original Ecomely recipe.