Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Atmit (Ethiopian breakfast porridge)
15 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
Atmit is often served as a simple nourishing porridge; this version uses oats as an easy pantry option.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup oat flour or finely ground oats
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
Let’s make it
- Bring water, milk, and salt to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the oat flour gradually.
- Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until smooth and thick.
- Stir in ginger, honey, and butter. Serve warm.
Keep the ginger light for young children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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