Fried Oatmeal Food

FRIED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine the oats with 2 cups of water in a small saucepan and cook, uncovered, over low heat about 45 minutes or until the oatmeal is soft and the liquid is almost totally absorbed. Add the raisins and sugar and cook 1 minute, then increase the heat to high and cook, stirring 1 minute, or until any excess liquid evaporates.
• Lightly spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and spread the oatmeal in a thin layer at the bottom. Smooth the top with a spatula. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on the surface of the oatmeal and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until firm. You can prepare this the night before.
• Using a metal spatula, loosen the edges of the oatmeal and turn it out onto a cutting board. Cut the sheet in half lengthwise, then crosswise to make 4 equal pieces.
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the butter. When the butter melts, dust the oatmeal slices with flour and cook them about 2 minutes on each side, or until well browned.
• Divide the slices between 2 plates, sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle each serving with maple syrup.

FRIED OATMEAL BREAKFAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring oats, water, and salt to boil in a small pot.
• Lower Heat. Cook five minutes, stirring constantly until a thick consistency is reached.
• Place oatmeal in square baking pan and spread evenly.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2-3 hours.
• When cool, cut oatmeal into eight equal pieces.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, spray with nonstick spray.
• Carefully lift oatmeal pieces out of the dish and onto the pan. Sear both sides of the oatmeal square - it takes a while because of all the moisture in the oatmeal. Add more nonstick spray as needed.
• When oatmeal pieces are fairly seared, feel free to add a little butter (along with some more nonstick spray). Butter burns at a much lower temperature, so don't do this until the end.