Salted Porridge with Blueberry Compote
From 26 Grains by Alex Hely-Hutchinson (Square Peg, £20).
When we opened the shop in June 2015, this blueberry porridge was one of the first on the menu and it was an instant hit. It's a firm favourite when the berry season is underway. There is something so delicious when blueberries and maple come together. The sweet and sour berry and dark treacle syrup paired with creamy, salted oats makes this such a moreish breakfast.
From 26 Grains by Alex Hely-Hutchinson (Square Peg, £20).
Yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
For the porridge:
For the blueberry compote:
To serve:
Method
Step 1
First make the blueberry compote: place the blueberries, maple syrup and lemon juice into a small pan with 1 tablespoon of water and allow to come to the boil. Once bubbling, take it off the heat and set aside.
Step 2
Place the porridge ingredients, including the water the oats have been soaked in, into a pan over a medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously, until the oats have come together.
Step 3
Spoon into 2 bowls and add the toppings in this order: a tablespoon of blueberries in a line down the middle with a pool of juice around the edge, then the seeds, strawberry slices, coconut flakes, almond butter and amaranth, if using.
