Porridge

Porridge

Oatmeal porridge
Course	Breakfast
Region or state	Scotland
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Starchy plants (e.g. grain), water or milk, flavourings
Media: Porridge

Porridge^[1] is a food made by heating or boiling ground, crushed or chopped starchy plants, typically grain, in milk or water. It is often cooked or served with added flavourings such as sugar, honey, fruit, or syrup to make a sweet cereal, or it can be mixed with spices, meat, or vegetables to make a savoury dish. It is usually served hot in a bowl, depending on its consistency. Oat porridge, (known as oatmeal in North America) is one of the most common types of porridge. Gruel is a thinner version of porridge and congee is a savoury variation of porridge of Asian origin.