Breakfast
Ovsena kaša (oat porridge)
A smooth, sweet oat porridge, served hot for breakfast in the mountains of Montenegro. It is often flavoured with a knob of butter and a spoonful of honey.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Nutrition facts
373 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 14.9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 43.2 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- of which saturated fat
- 7.6 g
- Fiber
- 5.3 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Bring the milk and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Pour in the oats in a steady stream, stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the porridge is creamy and coats the spoon.
- Off the heat, stir in the butter, honey and vanilla, then mix until the butter has melted.
- Divide between bowls, sprinkle with cinnamon and add the walnuts if using, then serve immediately.
Variations and tips
Fruity version. Add apple slices or a few fresh blueberries towards the end of cooking.
Using what you can find here. Replace the whole milk with semi-skimmed milk or an oat-based plant milk if needed.
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Original Ecomely recipe.