"Hercules" porridge is cooked from oatmeal. Why is it called not oatmeal, but oats? The fact is that in Soviet times a semi-finished product of oatmeal called "Hercules" appeared. It was understood that the one who eats this porridge will be strong, like the ancient hero Hercules.
Customers so firmly tied oatmeal porridge with the name "Hercules" that many people think that this is the name of the cereal itself, from which porridge is made. Prefabricated oatmeal is called Hercules. Oatmeal porridge cooks faster. Here is a recipe for a very tasty and simple porridge-hercules.
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You will need
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- oatmeal - 1/2 cup
- water - 1 cup
- raisins - 1 small handful
- apple - 1 pc.
- sugar to taste
Instruction manual
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Put a handful of raisins on the bottom of the pan. This dried fruit will add a pleasant taste to porridge. Also raisins strengthens the nervous system, acts as a sedative. The heart and lungs are also exposed to the healing effects of dried grapes. Doctors recommend raisins as a remedy for anemia.
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Sprinkle oatmeal on top.
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Pour in cold water. If you want more porridge, add less water. During cooking, you can add more cereal or add water. Try not to make the porridge too thick, but it doesn’t look like soup.
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Many housewives cook porridge in milk. Oatmeal cooked in water is no worse. Milk only adds calories, which makes the porridge more satisfying.
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Close the lid, put on medium heat. When it boils, reduce the fire to the smallest.
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At this time, take an apple and cut into small pieces. While you are processing the apple, the porridge is almost ready.
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In a pan with cereal, add chopped apple, mix. Add a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of honey. If you want the porridge to be sweeter, add sugar - about 1 tablespoon.
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Shuffle. Turn off the stove, cover the pan with a lid and let it brew for a couple of minutes.
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Put a small piece of butter in a plate, pour the porridge on top. The finished dish can be decorated with slices of fresh fruit or jam. Bon Appetit!