This porridge not only looks the part but tastes divine. Using fresh ginger brings a zing and freshness that you can't get with the ground spice. It's fragrance matches perfectly with pears and is further complimented by the rich, chocolate tones.
You could of course chop the pear up and caramelise it as a kind of compote. However, I love having the whole golden pair. As they say, you eat with your eyes.
Ingredients
Serves 1
Porridge
1 pear
2 cm piece of fresh ginger, grated
1.5 tsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 tsp honey
Pinch of salt
Topping
1 tsp honey
2 tsp butter
Honey
Walnuts, chopped
(Notes on substitutions found below the method)
Method:
Peal the pear, then cut it in half lengthways. Grate half of the pear and put to one side. Melt the butter and honey in a non-stick frying pan and place the pear cut side down in the pan. Cook on a low heat for 5-8 minutes until golden and soft.
Combine the grated pear with the remaining porridge ingredients. On the hob: place the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes stirring regularly to make it rich and creamy. In the microwave: place the ingredients in a microwave proof bowl, then microwave on high for 1 minute, give it a good stir for 30s minutes. Put back in the microwave for 2-3 minutes stirring regularly to make it rich and creamy.
Top with yoghurt, the caramelised pear and chopped walnuts
Notes and substitutions:
Oats: I use regular porridge oats, but you can use any type. Just adjust the cooking time.
Milk: Any milk works, including soy and nut milks.
Honey: You can replace with the same quantity of any sweetener (maple syrup, sugar etc)
Ginger: Fresh ginger is a must here. At a push you can use ground ginger, but you will lose the freshness that comes with the freshly grated kind.
//Caramelised Pear and Chocolate Ginger Porridge//
This porridge not only looks the part but tastes divine. Fragrant ginger, bitter chocolate and buttery pears - divine.
Ginger. Pear. Honey. Butter. Cocoa Powder.
Products: @tiptree honey @moma oats @marylebonefarmersmarket pears @lafromagerie butter
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