Whats the difference between steel cut oats and rolled oats?
STEEL CUT OATS Steel cut oats are whole oat groats that have been chopped into smaller pieces. Rolled oats are oat groats that have been steamed, rolled and flaked for easier cooking. Quick cooking oats are rolled oats that have been chopped into smaller pieces and “instant” oats are basically powdered oats. “Instant” oats do not produce a good bowl of oatmeal, instead forming more of a paste. For the oatmeal lover, steel cut are the only way to go. These pieces of oats take longer to cook than the other, precooked varieties, but they are worth it. The oatmeal is creamy and the oats are chewy. The texture is unlike any bowl of breakfast cereal you’ve ever had. McCann’s is the most famous brand, but other brands are beginning to become more widely available. You can buy steel cut oats very inexpensively at natural food stores, as well. Steel Cut Oatmeal 1 cup steel cut oats 4 ¼ cups water ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup dried blueberries/currants/other fruit (optional) fresh fruit, map
