Do I need to wash Hercules or oatmeal before cooking and why?

Oat flakes are ground oats. The traditional one takes 30 minutes to cook; the “fast” one does not require cooking at all. In the latter case, the flakes are small and extra-thin, and this is not the only difference. There is almost no flour in them and a priori there are no scales. Do I need to wash oatmeal before cooking? In general, no. But sometimes it’s worth worrying about.

Why you shouldn't wash your oatmeal

We are characterized by suspiciousness, and therefore even flakes, that is, grain that has gone through many treatments, causes concern in us: where did they lie, what kind of dust is on them, what kind of turbidity is in the water in the pan?

In fact, dust is a valuable meal. When we pour water over the flakes, the flour floats to the surface and becomes cloudy. However, it is precisely this that is the source of gluten, which forms an enveloping, mucus-like mass that is nourishing and protects the stomach from erosion. It makes oatmeal as healthy as possible, so rinsing the oatmeal until clean water is a harmful task.

Please note that expensive “extra” flakes do not contain this “powder”. The porridge turns out to be more “textured” and does not become sour…. But there is almost no benefit left in it.

Advice
The resource purity-en.htgetrid.com, having studied the issue, recommends lightly soaking the flakes, which require 10 minutes of cooking, to release more gluten, and only then bringing them to readiness in the same water.

Dirty cereal

So, we have dealt with “flour” - you should not be afraid of it, on the contrary, it is half the benefit.What about the hulls left in cheap oatmeal? Nutritionists claim that this is a very useful component for the intestines, it acts like bran, cleanses the digestive tract... But let's be honest.

You can’t serve this dish to children, and picking out scales from between your teeth yourself is unpleasant, and they don’t add any appetizing value. But this does not mean that the flakes urgently need to be washed. Peels are lighter than water. Measure a glass of flakes, fill it with 1.5 glasses of water - and use a slotted spoon to remove unwanted particles; they will float up.

Advice
Any impurities in oatmeal are the result of poor performance of production equipment. Leave this pack on the shelf. Take only a quality product.

I don't like weaklings

When and to whom does it make sense to wash cereals? If you want to enjoy cereal as a delicious dessert or breakfast cereal, of course, flour will interfere. It makes the porridge homogeneous, jelly-like, and unaesthetic. In this case, you can rinse the flakes until clean and only then cook them, add berries, honey and nuts - a delicious dessert for the whole family.

However, there is a recipe that allows you to get an aesthetic porridge without fighting with useful powder.

Regular cereal muesli recipe

You will need:

• flakes that require cooking for 10 minutes (if less, they have less benefit; if longer, they will not cook) - 1 tbsp. for 3 servings;
• water - 1.25 tbsp;
• milk - to taste;
• nuts, dried fruits - no more than 1 handful;
• honey or sugar - to taste.

How to get a delicious breakfast:

1. Measure the dried fruits in advance and pour boiling water over them - this will wash and steam them.
2. Take a non-stick pan and add the cereal.
3. Turn the stove on to high heat and fry the cereal. 3 minutes is enough.
4. Fill with water and reduce heat to medium or slightly lower.
5. Cover with a lid and let the water evaporate completely - do not stir at all! Otherwise you will break the texture.
6. When there is no moisture left, add dried fruits, sugar and milk to the pan (depend on your taste: some like the flakes to float freely, others like a thicker consistency).
7. Let it warm up and gurgle a couple of times - remove from heat.
8. If you prefer honey, add it at the very end, just like the nuts.

Advice
Another option is to add dried fruits at the same time you add water. Let the moisture evaporate, remove from heat and keep covered for about 3 minutes. Place on plates and pour cold milk over them. This option is as close as possible to muesli, but such cereals are easier to chew, which children will like.

Oatmeal is an extremely healthy and nutritious product. It is superior to semolina in all respects. Some people prefer “smooth” porridge, but most would like to see firecrackers on the table. To minimize the loss of benefits, adopt the recipe from purity-en.htgetrid.com and enjoy a delicious dessert every morning!