Haitian Oatmeal (F1)

Ingredients

• 3 cups Water (for boiling)
• 1 cup Rolled Oats (old‑fashioned rolled oats)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (ground)
• 1 whole Star Anise (remove before serving)
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• ½ cup Sugar (granulated)
• 1 can Evaporated Milk (12 oz can, unsweetened)
• ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 tablespoon Almond Extract
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 tablespoon Water (for extracts) (adds a little liquid with extracts)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Add 3 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Add Spices and Salt

   Stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 whole star anise, and ½ tsp salt.

   Time: PT1M

3. Cook Oats

   Add 1 cup rolled oats, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent overflow.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 95°C

4. Add Sweeteners and Butter

   Mix in ½ cup sugar, 1 can evaporated milk, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, and 2 tbsp butter. Continue simmering for 5 minutes until the butter melts and the mixture is glossy.

   Time: PT5M

5. Flavor with Extracts

   Add 1 tbsp almond extract, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp water. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.

   Time: PT5M

6. Finish and Serve

   Remove the star anise, give the oatmeal a final stir, ladle into bowls and serve hot.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

269

Protein

13 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

4 g