Swahili Recipes: Oatmeal

Oatmeal
This quick-to-prepare recipe is eaten mainly for breakfast and is common among urban dwellers. It is
eaten by the entire family.

Ingredients
– 1 cup (119 g) oats
– 2 1/3 cups (529 g) water
– ¼ tsp. (1 g) salt iodized

Preparation 5 minutes | Cooking 5 minutes | Serves 4
• Put the whole amount of oats and all the water
into a pot and place it on the stove.
• Add a little salt to taste. Bring to a boil while stirring
continuously.
• Boil for 1 minute, remove from heat and cover.
• Serve.

Definitely among the foods that are most nourishing are oats. They are abundant in a variety of minerals, such as manganese, which is crucial for our bodies metabolic processes, as well as vitamins like B1 (thiamine), which aids in the conversion of carbohydrates into energy.

Additionally, oats are a fantastic source of fiber for your digestive health and are high in antioxidants. Eating them frequently and including them in beauty recipes, such as face masks and hair rinses, has even more advantages for your appearance.

In place of typical breakfast cereals, oats form a fantastic breakfast food. If you’re seeking for healthy snack options, you may also learn to make a variety of oat snacks at home, such as cookies and cakes, in addition to eating them as porridge.

Content courtesy of Kenya Food Recipes, Mama Ntilie & NFH
A Recipe Book of Common Mixed Dishes With Nutrient Values, As Prepared By Communities