Avena Dominicana [Video+Recipe] Dominican Oatmeal Breakfast

A mixture of lovely spices, and a touch of sweetness make desayuno de avena dominicana (Dominican oatmeal) the perfect oatmeal breakfast.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats ((not instant))
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon clove powder
• 2 cup milk (whole or skim) ((use a substitute if you wish))
• 2 tablespoons salted butter (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly-grated)
• 1 banana (sliced)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- 1. Combine ---
2. 2Combine: In a medium pot or saucepan, combine oats, salt, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, 2 cups of water, and milk.
3. 3--- 2. Cooking oats ---
4. 4Cooking oats: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly, reducing the liquids until you obtain a soft porridge. Taste, and add more sugar to taste if you find it necessary. Stir in the butter to combine with the oatmeal mix.
5. 5--- 3. Serving ---
6. 6Serving: Remove from the heat. Serve the oatmeal in individual bowls, and sprinkle with nutmeg.Garnish with banana slices and serve.