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Putra

Putra is a Latvian grain porridge, often made from oat flakes or semolina, sometimes with milk and butter. Creamy and comforting, it is eaten at breakfast or as a dessert, topped with jam or berries.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Bring the milk and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a heavy-based saucepan.
  2. Pour the oat flakes in a steady stream, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  3. Lower the heat and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until smooth and creamy.
  4. Off the heat, stir in the butter and sugar until melted.
  5. Serve warm, with the berries or jam in the centre and a pinch of cinnamon.

Variations and tips

Lighter milky version. Replace half the milk with water for a less rich porridge.

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