The Best Porridge Mix

Which grains should I soak for breakfast tomorrow? Buckwheat, oats, millet, oats, amaranth or quinoa. I went for buckwheat at last. Woke up the other morning, and I was craving for something else, something creamier, mushier when cooked, just like baby food. So I reach out for some Millet instead. BUT it's not soaked! That's not ideal for my little tummy.. should I stick with buckwheat porridge or creamy millet sacrificing my gut? At a point I am just so greedy that I want to have every types of grain in one bowl. Did I mention I'm a die-heart fan of WHOLE GRAINS?

I have got you cover with this recipe. It is a balance mix of varieties of whole grains and it's so versatile that you can use this mix from day to night, breakfast, lunch or dinner! There are tons of researches that have proven - whole grains promote restful sleep by enhancing the production of insulin that plays a main role on assisting tryptophan to our brain. Tryptophan is an amino acid that essential to the production of serotonin which promote feelings of security and relaxation. (You see how everything is interconnected spontaneously in our body? How amazing!!) 

The Best Porridge Mix

Makes 6 cups, Serves 18

Ingredients:

2 cups / 360g Buckwheat 

1.5 cups / 280g Amaranth 

1.5 cups / 300g Millet 

1 cup / 180g Quinoa

1.  Combine all dry grains in a glass-jar or an alright container. 

The Classic Porridge (Berry & Almond) 

Serve 1

Ingredients:

1/3 cup / 62g Porridge mix

Water to soak

200ml  Milk of your choice (coconut milk and ricemilk are my favourite) 

pinch of Vanilla powder

1/4 tsp Cinnamon 

pinch of Salt

Simple Blueberries Compete

Handful of Blueberries (any berries will work)

Splash of maple syrup

Toppings:

Almond butter

Pumpkin seeds

Flaxseeds

Blueberries compete 

1. Cover porridge mix with water. Soak for at least 6 hours or overnight.
2. Strain and rinse grains under clean water. In a saucepan, combine the soaked grains, milk of choice and vanilla. Bring it to a boil, then lower heat to let simmer for 15-17minutes. Keep stirring in one direction while the porridge is cooking, this makes it velvety and creamy! 
3. Once grains are fully cooked and porridge begins to thicken up, stir in cinnamon and pinch of salt. Remove from heat immediately and cover to let it steam for 5-10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the blueberries compete. Place berries on a pan of medium high heat, let it warm through. Then start to crush the berries to release its natural juices. Remove from heat, add a splash of maple syrup. Set aside for toppings. 
5. Pour cooked porridge into your favourite bowl, top with the berries compete, almond butter, seeds, and some cacao nibs for chocolate lover. Add more milk if you wish. Enjoy!

Golden Porridge (Savoury: Turmeric & Miso) 

Serve 1

Ingredients:

1/3 cup / 62g Porridge mix

Water to soak

200ml Kombu stock

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

pinch of Cayenne pepper

1/2 Tbsp Miso 

Tahini Miso Spread

1/4 cup / 60ml Tahini

2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil 

1 Tbsp Miso 

1 Tbsp brown rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 

Toppings:

crack of Black pepper

Toasted black sesame 

Tahini miso spread

Fresh coriander 

Crushed nori

1. Cover porridge mix with water. Soak for at least 6 hours or overnight.
2. Strain and rinse grains under clean water. In a saucepan, combine the soaked grains, Kombu stock, miso and turmeric powder. Bring it to a boil, then lower heat to let simmer for 15-17 minutes. Keep stirring in one direction while the porridge is cooking.
3. Once grains are fully cooked and porridge begins to thicken up, stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper. Remove from heat immediately and cover to let it steam for 5-10 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, make the tahini miso spread. Whisk all ingredients until smooth in a small bowl. Set aside for toppings. 
5. Pour cooked porridge into your favourite bowl, top with tahini miso spread, crushed nori, toasted sesame, fresh coriander and crack of black pepper(maximising the benefits from turmeric!!) . Enjoy!

Have a great day, lovely readers!