[millicent]

I tried to do a small batch of steel cut oats in my rice cooker. First class mess !
I used the recipe on the package:
1 cup oats
3 cups water
Anyone else with any suggestions, I do fine with quinoa and rice in it. It is an 8 cup rice maker.
Thanks
Millicent

[Darleney]

I just do mine on the stove top....no mess! I use 2 cups water to 1 cup steel cut oats. Turns out perfect every time. Only takes 30 min.

[millicent]

Darleny
Thanks for reminding me that I do have a stove top, was just trying to take the easy way out. Millicent

[Cattrix]

I have tried to make oatmeal several times in my slow cooker,,, ALWAYS turned out bad... yuk! not tried the rice cooker though don't think I will.. hehehehe
Oatmeal for me is on the stove,, less stess and always tastes good even though I always pull it to soon and is underdone.. but I have gotten used to eating it that way! chewy, (giggle)
Regards
Cat

[millicent]

Cat did mine on the stove today and left it too long. Then discovered that by adding hot water and stirring vigorously it absorbed the water and was just fine.
I guess that necessity really is the Mother of invention, if you are hungry enough!
Millicent

[Lony]

I do both oats and rice in the microwave in a covered pyrex dish. Perfect. At least IMO.

[millicent]

I have tried in the microwave with regular oats but not the steel cut, another option! Thanks

[urhis2002]

May I ask how much 1/4 cup of oatmeal makes after cooking? My box just shows dry weight. Usually when I cook it a boil an apple then add my oat meal but i want to make sure my portion size is correct. Thanks

[KLNobles]

One of the nicest things about steel cut oatmeal is that you can cook a big batch one day and just put individual servings in zip-locks or little plastic containers. Then, just nuke. This is my breakfast of choice during the work week. I love to add some dried fruit to it, and cinnamon or apple pie spice. YUM

[Angie1160]

millicent, on 27 February 2008 - 07:17 PM, said:

I tried to do a small batch of steel cut oats in my rice cooker. First class mess !
I used the recipe on the package:
1 cup oats
3 cups water
Anyone else with any suggestions, I do fine with quinoa and rice in it. It is an 8 cup rice maker.
Thanks
Millicent

Try a crock pot - put it in b-4 you go to bed on low and it is creamy and ready for you in the a.m.

[Cattrix]

Although I like what is called "thick oats" at my FoodforLess store in the bulk section, for fast, I just take the regular quick cook oats and treat them like instant. Dry in a bowl pour boiling water over, cover with plastic wrap or a small dish and let sit for a few min. Add whatever, like cinnamon, or some cut up bananas and milk if you like.
Yummy! I have gotten my kid to like them this way also.
Regards
Cat

[Tawanda]

Cattrix, on 16 January 2010 - 06:57 PM, said:

Although I like what is called "thick oats" at my FoodforLess store in the bulk section, for fast, I just take the regular quick cook oats and treat them like instant. Dry in a bowl pour boiling water over, cover with plastic wrap or a small dish and let sit for a few min. Add whatever, like cinnamon, or some cut up bananas and milk if you like.
Yummy! I have gotten my kid to like them this way also.
Regards
Cat

I'm new. How much dry oats do you use for a one serving bowl? Thank you, Tawanda

[Cattrix]

Hi , I use a 1/2 cup empty pudding container to measure the oats, right up to the top. Not sure if this is the right amount or not.
It's just what I use. After adding boiling water and then a little rice, soy or almond milk and fruit it's usually adequate for me. I eat an apple about an hour after the oatmeal.
Regards
Cat

[Tawanda]

Cattrix, on 24 January 2010 - 11:48 PM, said:

Hi , I use a 1/2 cup empty pudding container to measure the oats, right up to the top. Not sure if this is the right amount or not.
It's just what I use. After adding boiling water and then a little rice, soy or almond milk and fruit it's usually adequate for me. I eat an apple about an hour after the oatmeal.
Regards
Cat

[Tawanda]

Thank you very much

[Leeney]

I've just been re-reading the Solutions book, and a serving of oats is 1/2 cup cooked, or 1/4 cup dry. Cat's been doing this for a while and has found what works for her, but if you're just starting out, you might want to do what is suggested in the book. Just a thought.