Whole grain products, or simply cereals, must be included in the daily diet of a person who cares about his health and the people close to him.
The simplest and most popular product in terms of preparation and nutritional value is oatmeal.
Oatmeal is often sold in the form of flakes, but there is also oat groats, but another question is of concern - is it necessary to wash oatmeal in order to cook it properly.
Do you need to wash oatmeal?
It is usually recommended to wash whole grains. For example, buckwheat, millet, pearl barley, etc.
If we are talking about oatmeal, then you should not do this.
But if it is cereal, then it is necessary to rinse it in cold water several times until the water after rinsing becomes clear.
This way you can wash away all the dust and dirt that settles on the beans during the drying and processing process at the factory.
How to Cook Oatmeal
To preserve the benefits of oatmeal, they are poured into boiling liquid (water or milk).
From this moment on, they need to be cooked for 10-15 minutes.
Oatmeal takes much longer to cook – up to 40 minutes.
In both cases, the porridge will taste better if you cover it with a lid and let it sit in a warm place for a while.
