Steel-cut oats
Steel-cut oats are whole grain groats (the inner portion of the oat kernel) which have been cut into pieces. They are commonly used in Scotland and Ireland to make porridge, whereas rolled oats are used in England, other English-speaking countries, and Scandinavia. They are sometimes named after the grade of cut, e.g. pinhead oats; steel-cut oats from Ireland are sometimes called Irish oats.
Overview [edit]
Steel-cut oats are golden in color. They come in different grades depending on the size of the pieces: pinhead (the largest), coarse, medium and fine.
Steel-cut oats take longer to cook than instant or rolled oats due to their minimal processing, typically 15–30 minutes (though much less if pre-soaked). The flavor of the cooked oats is described as being nuttier than other types of oats, and they are also chewier.[1]
In the United States, Scottish oats or Scottish oatmeal is ground by stones into an oat meal.[2] They are sometimes confused with steel-cut oats.
References [edit]
- ^ "For best oatmeal taste, be patient". Consumer Reports. November 2008. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ "Steel Cut, Rolled, Instant, Scottish?". Bob's Red Mill. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
