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"A humble grain with incredible versatility, oatmeal fuels both body and culinary creativity."
Definition
A common breakfast cereal made from hulled oat grains, processed into rolled, crushed, or steel-cut varieties, known for its fiber content.
Flavor Profile
The primary flavor notes for Oatmeal are:
Chef’s Secret
To enhance the flavor of your oatmeal, lightly toast dry rolled or steel-cut oats in a pan before adding liquid and cooking.
Best Substitutes
Cooked Quinoa
Cooked Barley
Farina/Cream of Wheat
Buying Guide
Choose based on desired texture and cooking time (steel-cut takes longest, instant shortest).