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Dominican Avena (Oatmeal Porridge)

Dominican avena is a creamy oatmeal porridge made with oats, lime, and lots of cinnamon. It’s delicious on its own or topped with fresh fruit.
Dominican Avena (Oatmeal Porridge)
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By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 strips lime peel
  • 2 sticks cinnamon or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cloves or ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Add water, lime peel, cinnamon, and cloves to a pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add rolled oats, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to your liking.
  • Remove the lime peel, cinnamon, and cloves, then pour into a bowl and serve warm. Buen provecho!
Keyword Avena, Dominican Oatmeal, Dominican Recipe, Oatmeal, Receta Dominicana
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