How do you keep oatmeal from getting hard?

Milk=Creamy Goodness The key to getting a creamy, not-gluey bowl of oatmeal is using enough water. Notice we said water—cooking oatmeal in milk tends to make a stickier, thicker oatmeal. Follow the directions on the canister using H2O, then add a splash of milk or almond milk in the bowl.

How do you remove phytates from oats?

The best way to eliminate phytic acid in oats is to soak them in liquid with a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for 12 to 16 hours.

What happens if you don’t soak Steel cut oats?

Soaking not only softens the oats, but it also makes them more tender, quicker to cook, and easier to digest. In a side-by-side comparison, we found that unsoaked oats lacked that fluffy, creamy texture soaked oats provide. Simply bring oats to a low boil. Then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender.

How do you separate oats from chaff?

Put the seed and chaff on a cookie sheet and place the cookie sheet on the box. Turn a fan on so the air blows across it and lift the end of the cookie sheet so the seeds roll down. If need be, repeat until the chaff has blown off. Sieves can also work to winnow the chaff from the seed.

Why are my oats chewy?

It’s tempting to want to continually stir the oats as they simmer in the pot, but it can lead to too much starch, which results in a gummy, gluey texture. Follow this tip: Try to leave your oats undisturbed while they cook. Cover the pot as it simmers and give it just one or two stirs here and there.

Do oats need to be washed?

You do not need to drain before cooking, and in fact, it would be rather impractical, as your oats will soak up most of the water overnight. If this is the case for you, you could rinse and drain them I suppose, before adding a bit more water and cooking.

How do you neutralize phytic acid?

How to Reduce Phytic Acid in Foods?

1. Soaking: Cereals and legumes are often soaked in water overnight to reduce their phytate content ( 1 , 4 ).
2. Sprouting: The sprouting of seeds, grains and legumes, also known as germination, causes phytate degradation ( 5 , 6 ).

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