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Porridge, similar to oatmeal, can be enjoyed as a hot breakfast meal. Usually it's prepared on the stove top, but with these instructions, you can make it in the microwave.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled porridge oats
  • 1 cup milk
  • Toppings of your choice (maple syrup, golden syrup, honey, chopped fruit, dried fruit, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg or anything you like)
  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Tip in the half-cup of porridge oats.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Pour in the cup of milk.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Place in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes on full power.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Take the bowl out of  the microwave.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Stir.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Put back in the microwave for 2 minutes on the second highest power.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Take out of the microwave.
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 Stir.
  9. How.com.vn English: Step 9 Add your toppings.
  10. How.com.vn English: Step 10 Serve and enjoy.
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    It's important to stir it halfway through the cooking process to ensure the correct consistency. That's why it is put in a second time.
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      To make porridge using a microwave, start by adding 1/2 cup of porridge oats to a microwave-safe bowl. Then, pour in 1 cup of milk and microwave the mixture for 2 1/2 minutes. Next, take the bowl out of the microwave, stir everything together, and microwave it for 2 more minutes. Finally, take the bowl out of the microwave and stir before serving. To learn how to add toppings to your microwave porridge, keep reading!

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