Oatmeal with molasses, ginger and walnuts
1 serving
10 minutes
Oatmeal with molasses, ginger, and walnuts is a morning delight with a rich history rooted in Russian traditions. Nutritious and warming, it combines the tenderness of oats with the spicy warmth of cinnamon and cloves, the piquant sweetness of molasses, and the soft crunch of nuts. Ginger adds a light spiciness that enhances the depth of flavor. This porridge is the perfect breakfast for a cold morning, providing energy and comfort. Serving it with a patterned drizzle of black molasses and crunchy nuts transforms an ordinary dish into a culinary masterpiece. This porridge is not only delicious but also healthy—it warms you up and fills you with strength for the whole day.
1
Combine milk, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and a teaspoon each of light and dark molasses in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, add oats, and cook while stirring until thickened.
- Milk: 300 ml
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Ground cloves: 0.1 teaspoon
- Crystallized ginger: 15 g
- Light molasses (golden syrup): 1 teaspoon
- Blackstrap molasses: 2 teaspoons
- Rolled oats: 60 g
2
Remove from heat, take out the cinnamon stick, and serve the porridge in plates. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, decorate with a zigzag of black molasses, and serve at the table.
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Blackstrap molasses: 2 teaspoons
- Rolled oats: 60 g