"Herculean" porridge is cooked from oatmeal. Why is it called not oatmeal, but oatmeal? The fact is that in Soviet times, a semi-finished product of oatmeal called "Hercules" appeared. It was understood that the one who eats this porridge will be strong, like the ancient hero Hercules.
Buyers have so firmly associated oatmeal with the name "Hercules" that many people think that this is the name of the cereal itself, from which the porridge is prepared. Hercules is a semi-finished product of oatmeal. Oatmeal porridge cooks faster. Here is a recipe for a very tasty and simple oatmeal porridge.
It is necessary
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- oatmeal - 1/2 cup
- water - 1 glass
- raisins - 1 small handful
- apple - 1pc.
- sugar - to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Place a handful of raisins in the bottom of a saucepan. This dried fruit will add a pleasant taste to the porridge. Also raisins strengthens the nervous system, acts as a sedative. The heart and lungs are also subject to the healing effects of dried grapes. Doctors recommend raisins as a remedy for anemia.
Step 2
Top with oatmeal.
Step 3
Fill with cold water. If you want a thicker porridge, add less water. During cooking, you can add more flakes or add water. Try not to get the porridge too thick, but it doesn't look like soup either.
Step 4
Many housewives cook porridge with milk. Oatmeal cooked in water is just as good. Milk only adds calories, which makes the porridge more satisfying.
Step 5
Cover with a lid, put on medium heat. When it boils, reduce the fire to the smallest.
Step 6
At this time, take an apple and cut into small pieces. While you process the apple, the porridge is almost ready.
Step 7
Add a chopped apple to a pan with cereals, mix. Add a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of honey. If you want the porridge to be sweeter, add sugar - about 1 tablespoon.
Step 8
Stir. Turn off the stove, cover the pot and let it brew for a couple of minutes.
Step 9
Put a small piece of butter in a plate, pour the porridge on top. Decorate the finished dish with fresh fruit pieces or jam. Bon Appetit!
