Oatmeal with vanilla, kumquat and pecan
3 servings
10 minutes
Oatmeal with vanilla, kumquat, and pecan is a morning delight that combines British culinary traditions with exotic citrus notes. The fragrant vanilla adds softness to the porridge, while caramelized kumquats in a syrup of cane sugar, ginger, and brandy provide refreshing sweetness with a hint of spiciness. Pecan adds texture and nutty depth of flavor, making the dish balanced and rich. This oatmeal is perfect for cozy breakfasts, offering warmth and a refreshing taste with a slight fruity tang. It can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with fresh fruits. The taste and aroma of this treat evoke leisurely morning moments in an English home where each ingredient unfolds fully to create a harmony of flavors.
1
For boiled kumquats, combine half a cup of water and a cup of brown sugar in a saucepan, add cloves, ginger, and brandy, and simmer over medium heat until syrupy.
- Cane sugar: 1 glass
- Cloves: 1 piece
- Grated ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
- Brandy: 1 teaspoon
2
Cut small kumquats in half and medium ones into quarters. Remove the seeds. Place the citrus in syrup and boil over medium heat for 20-25 minutes after boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool down, and pour into jars.
- Kumquat: 6 pieces
3
For the porridge, boil milk in a saucepan. Cut the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the small black seeds. Add the seeds and pod to the milk, along with maple syrup. Stir in the oats and cook over medium heat until thickened. Serve the porridge in bowls, remove the vanilla pod, rinse, dry, and return it to the plate for extra aroma (and in 100% of cases, ambiance). Mix in a couple of spoonfuls of cooked kumquats and a handful of slightly chopped roasted pecans. Serve immediately.
- Milk: 300 ml
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon
- Rolled oats: 60 g
- Kumquat: 6 pieces
- Roasted pecans: 1 tablespoon