Worried about food on your bout trip? Learn How to cook oatmeal on a bout trip

During a previous trip on a ship, I made oatmeal myself. Unexpectedly, it was extremely delicious. Today, I will teach everyone how to make oatmeal when traveling on a ship. It's super simple, so you don't have to worry about having nothing to eat during your trip!

How to cook oatmeal on a bout trip?

To cook oatmeal on a ship, first you need to prepare the basic ingredients: instant oatmeal, milk or water, a small amount of sugar or honey (depending on personal taste). If conditions permit, you can also prepare some dried fruits or nuts (such as raisins, almonds, walnuts, etc.) as ingredients to add texture and nutrition.

Next, choose a stable pot. Given that the shaking on the ship will affect the stability of the pot, the best choice is a pot with a non-slip bottom, or place a kitchen cloth under the pot to prevent it from sliding. A small electric stove or portable gas stove will be sufficient.

Add water or milk: According to the consistency you desire, add about 1 - 1.5 times the amount of water or milk to the pot.

Add oatmeal: Put an appropriate amount of oatmeal into the pot. Generally speaking, for every 100g of water or milk, 50g of oatmeal is added. After adjusting the ratio, stir well.

Boil the porridge: Heat slowly and keep stirring after starting to heat to prevent sticking. Since there may be some shaking on the ship, you may need to hold the pot steady to maintain uniform heating. After about 5 - 8 minutes, the oatmeal will absorb moisture and become soft.

Add ingredients: When the oatmeal porridge reaches the desired consistency, you can add your favorite ingredients, such as honey, sugar, nuts, dried fruits, or even fruits. While adding nutrition, it also makes the taste more abundant.

Enjoy the deliciousness: On the ship, facing the sea breeze at the stern, holding a bowl of steaming oatmeal is simply the warmest travel moment for yourself.

Do you need to soak oats before cooking?

Whether oatmeal needs to be soaked depends on the type of oatmeal you choose.

If you use instant oatmeal, usually there is no need to soak it, because instant oatmeal has been processed in advance and only needs to be boiled to become soft.

But if you use traditional old-fashioned oatmeal, it is recommended to soak it in advance before cooking, because traditional old-fashioned oatmeal is relatively hard. After soaking, the cooking time can be shortened and the oatmeal will have a softer and finer texture.

If you use steel-cut oatmeal, the cooking time will be very long. It needs to be soaked several hours in advance. Otherwise, it will be hard in texture and require a long cooking time.

Should I cook oats with milk or water?

Whether to cook oatmeal with milk or water depends on personal preference. I personally like to cook it with milk.

Cooking oatmeal with milk will have a richer and sweeter taste. Milk is rich in nutrition and contains a large amount of protein, calcium, etc. Cooking with oatmeal can make the nutrition of oatmeal porridge even better.

But note that when cooking, pay attention to the heat. Cook on low heat and keep stirring constantly, otherwise the milk is easy to burn. The oatmeal porridge cooked with milk will have a richer taste. Every grain of oatmeal is covered with milk fragrance. If you add some honey or dried fruits, the taste will be even better.

Should I put oats in microwave or stove?

Cooking oatmeal in the microwave or on the stove has its own advantages. You can choose the tool you like.

Microwave

Cooking oatmeal in the microwave is more convenient and fast. Just put oatmeal and an appropriate amount of water or milk in a microwaveable bowl, stir well, and heat on high for 1 - 2 minutes.

Just note that when cooking oatmeal in the microwave, don't add too little water or milk, otherwise the oatmeal will easily become dry and hard.

Stove

Cooking on the stove will take a little longer. You can better control the heat and taste. Add liquid to a small pot on the stove. After it boils, add oatmeal and cook slowly on low heat. Stir constantly during the period.

The oatmeal porridge cooked on the stove will be thicker and more delicate. Add various ingredients according to your own preferences, such as cinnamon powder, vanilla extract, etc., to make the taste of oatmeal porridge more abundant.

Can oatmeal be cooked in advance?

Oatmeal can be cooked in advance.

If you need to cook oatmeal in advance, after cooking, you can put it in a sealed container. If you eat it within a short time, put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration. It can be stored for 1-2 days. But note that the texture of oatmeal will become harder after refrigeration. When you need to eat it, take out the oatmeal and heat it slightly in the microwave.

For people who are in a hurry in the morning, cooking oatmeal in advance is very convenient. However, the pre-cooked oatmeal may lose a little moisture during the storage process, so pay attention to adjusting the texture when reheating.

What is the best way to cook oats?

Here are a few oatmeal eating methods that I think are quite good:

If it is instant oatmeal, it is best to cook it with milk. First pour milk into a small pot and heat it on low heat. When the milk bubbles slightly, add instant oatmeal. The ratio is about one part of oatmeal to two parts of milk. Then keep stirring to let the oatmeal fully absorb the milk. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes. The oatmeal porridge cooked in this way is full of milk fragrance and the texture is also very fine.

If it is traditional oatmeal flakes, it is recommended to soak them first. Soak the oatmeal flakes in water for about 30 minutes, then drain. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot. After the water boils, add the soaked oatmeal and turn to low heat to cook slowly. Stir from time to time while cooking. Cook for about 10 - 15 minutes until the oatmeal becomes thick. You can add a little salt or sugar to season according to your own preference.

If you want the oatmeal porridge to have more flavor, you can also add cinnamon powder or vanilla extract when cooking. And after cooking, put some fresh fruits on the oatmeal porridge, such as blueberries, strawberries, and sprinkle some crushed nuts, like crushed almonds and crushed cashews. In this way, the nutrition will be more abundant and the taste is super great.