I feel rather romantic about Scandi food. I dont know much about it but I feel an affiliation to it. Maybe it’s because one of my favourite childhood books, The Snow Bear, is based in a fictional Scandinavian world. Maybe it’s because I had amazing trip to Iceland for a university field trip. Or maybe it’s because they do Christmas VERY well. Whatever it is, rye bread is their thing, and whilst it might be unconventional to put it in porridge, you will not be disappointed.
The very slight sour taste works so well with sweet fruits, like strawberries. It brings and earthiness to the porridge that is unlike anything else.
Serves 1
Ingredients
Porridge
20g rye bread
1/2 cup boiling water
2 strawberries, chopped
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk
Pinch of salt
1 tsp honey
Topping
20 g rye bread
2 strawberries, halved
Honey
(Notes on substitutions found below the method)
Method:
For the porridge, crumble 20g of rye bread and cover in 1/2 cup boiling water. Leave to sit for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the remaining 20g rye bread and crumbled it up - put aside for later.
Combine the rye mixture 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 the toasted, crumbled rye bread, strawberries and honey.
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: This can be replaced with any sweetener of your choice
Rye: Any rye bread would do, or even rye crackers
//Strawberries and Rye Porridge//
I love Scandi food and would love to cook more of it. This, therefore, takes Scandi inspiration. Soaking the rye bread in the porridge brings a wonderful earthiness. When paired with sweet strawberries it is truly divine. Sounds strange, but trust me.
Rye bread. Strawberries. Honey
Products: @rudehealth oats, @biona rye bread, @hilltophoney honey
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