Oatmeal with figs and warm honey sauce
1 serving
20 minutes
Oatmeal with figs and warm honey sauce is a true morning ritual filled with comfort and the aromas of spices. Its roots trace back to traditional Russian cuisine, where oatmeal was a symbol of health and strength. Vanilla, cinnamon, and floral honey infuse the porridge with exquisite sweetness, while figs add fruity tenderness. Pine nuts in the honey sauce provide a delicate crunch, creating a harmony of textures. This breakfast is not only nourishing but also warms the soul, reminding one of warm family moments. Oatmeal with figs is perfect for a leisurely breakfast or a pleasant end to the day, especially when one wants to enjoy natural flavors and recharge energy.
1
Cut the vanilla pod in half. Use the sharp edge of a knife to scrape out the black vanilla seeds from the pod. The more seeds you manage to scrape out, the better.
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
2
Pour milk into a saucepan, add a teaspoon of honey, and place it over medium heat. Add a cinnamon stick, vanilla seeds, and the pod to the milk. Bring the milk to a boil, stir in the oats, and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat. Carefully extract the cinnamon stick and vanilla pod, rinse them, and dry. Cover the porridge with a lid and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
- Whole milk (3.2%): 300 ml
- Wildflower honey: 1.5 tablespoon
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Rolled oats: 60 g
3
For the sauce, heat a heavy-bottomed pan, add pine nuts to its surface and roast them dry for 1-2 minutes. Add previously soaked dried figs cut into pieces; a vanilla pod, a cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of water. Place over medium heat and cook while stirring. Wait until the syrup boils and thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pine nuts: 1 tablespoon
- Dried figs: 20 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Wildflower honey: 1.5 tablespoon
4
Remove the sauce from heat and mix it into the porridge. Serve the porridge, optionally garnished with fresh figs on top.
- Fig: to taste
