Porridge Jim but not as we know it.

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

It does, even with only water for the purists

 

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Mind you I'm a half philistine myself, I use 50:50 water and milk, oh and salt

 

[Sadfield]

Make it with stout?

 

[JockyBrewer]

KitchenCraft KCCVPORNS Induction Double Boiler Porringer / Bain Marie Pan with Non Stick, Gift Boxed, Stainless Steel, 16 cm, Silver https://amzn.eu/d/5ZCxAC8
This is the one I bought, but it's light weight and the handle gets very hot to touch

I'm really confused by this thing - an induction double boiler.

To explain - you'd normally use a double boiler to heat gently and evenly. The reason for using one is because gas stoves burn at 140C+ and can heat quite unevenly. In the case of porridge I can see you could end up burning the milk or starches.

But why would you need an induction one? Any half decent induction stove should be capable of very gentle heat, and they will heat quite evenly too. Using a double boiler on induction is like having a horse pull your car.

 

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

Or squid ink

 

[Sorcerers Apprentice]

I'm really confused by this thing - an induction double boiler.

To explain - you'd normally use a double boiler to heat gently and evenly. The reason for using one is because gas stoves burn at 140C+ and can heat quite unevenly. In the case of porridge I can see you could end up burning the milk or starches.

But why would you need an induction one? Any half decent induction stove should be capable of very gentle heat, and they will heat quite evenly too. Using a double boiler on induction is like having a horse pull your car.

I have a gas hob , I reckon that the pot works on all options of heat rather than exclusively induction

 

[JockyBrewer]

I have a gas hob , I reckon that the pot works on all options of heat rather than exclusively induction

That's what I mean - you'd specifically use it for gas, and it shouldn't be required on induction.

 

[JockyBrewer]

Putting aside kitchen equipment boondoggles - heating oats on a hob is certainly superior to microwaving, and it's not that much slower. I find the stirring while heating quite meditative.

 

[Druncan]

I use one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/14577377...ryz8L+EwkXRaFFz/H7yZRhqrA=|tkp:Bk9SR7DproLbZA
(Like pressure brewing but in a microwave)
Set up night before 1cup jumbo oats 1 water. Cook- on medium (900W (or it'll go everywhere)) Add chopped apple, plums and dried apricots.
Add nutmeg, ground ginger, sweet cinnamon.
Once cooked add strawberries blueberries and Freeze dried dried cranberries.
Put back in microwave for final blast. Add cold milk
Enjoy

 

[chthon]

I make my porridge in the evening and reheat it in the morning. Add a little cream, and finished.

 

[Druss]

I tried the water and Bovril version last night, curiosity got the better of me, not remotely impressed. I wouldn't go as far as to call it disgusting but it wasn't pleasant.

I think I'll just stick to the tried and tested 'overnight oats' with milk and honey.

 

[MashBag]

I think savoury porridge does need a taste bud reset. Chicken Stock porridge works.

Nutella and peanut butter on test today