Oatmeal Gruel.
A classic dish, straight from an open, credited source.
Ingredients
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Metric
- 1 quart of water
- 2 tablespoonfuls of oatmeal
- 1/2 teaspoonful of salt
Steps
- Have the water boiling in a stewpan. Stir rapidly, and sprinkle the oatmeal into it, stirring all the while. Cover, and set back where it will cook gently for two hours. At the end of that time add the salt, and serve. This gruel may be strained or not, as may be best for the patient. A part of the gruel may be poured into a cup and a few spoonfuls of milk or cream be added to it.
- If the gruel be liked thick, use four tablespoonfuls of oatmeal.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
| Calories | 614 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.3 g |
| Fat | 10.6 g |
| Carbs | 109.7 g |
| Fiber | 16.4 g |
| Sodium | 1172 mg |
Source
Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three (Parloa, Maria, 1843-1909, pub. domain) — Public domain in the United States