Savoury porridge

[rullfarm]

It's that time of year again when I have porridge for breakfast before i embark on a day working in the freezing and damp barn. But I'd love to find a recipe for savoury porridge, preferably a cheesey one as I love savoury stuff. Any ideas anyone? I've Googled and not found anything.

Thanks

Sally

[grahamhobbs]

Not cheesy but it's way we eat it. Basically we 'toast' the oat flakes in a little oil before adding the water. About a tablespoon of oil (toasted sesame oil is the best) for 2 portions of porridge, warm the oil and then add the oats with salt to taste. Stir the flakes so that they are all covered in oil, then toast, stirring regularly so they don't burn. When they have browned, add the water and cook normally, but not too soft or watery.
This really maximises the savoury flavour of the oats - a long way from the usual sickly, milky, tasteless stuff most English call porridge.