Saudi Spiced Oatmeal with Dates and Almonds

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 4 cups Water
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1/2 cup Dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/4 cup Almonds, slivered
• 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the 2 cups of rolled oats, 4 cups of water, 1 cup of milk, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
2. 2Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, which should take about 5-8 minutes. Watch for large bubbles breaking the surface and steam rising.
3. 3Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot loosely, and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. The oatmeal is ready when it has thickened to your preferred consistency, with most of the liquid absorbed.
4. 4Stir in the 1/2 cup of chopped dates and continue to cook for 1 more minute, allowing the dates to soften slightly and meld with the oatmeal.
5. 5Spoon the cooked oatmeal into four individual bowls.
6. 6Top each bowl with the 1/4 cup of slivered almonds and a drizzle of the 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup.
7. 7Serve the Saudi Spiced Oatmeal with Dates and Almonds warm immediately.

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