I would like to add chicken broth or vegetable broth as a possible liquid for oatmeal. During my teen years I would make a small bowl of oatmeal soup as a starter before a meal (teenagers have super-human appetites). As a middle-aged adult, it is a nice savory snack that can replace a lunch.
In terms of microwave techniques, I recommend experimenting with bursts of full power (e.g. 90 sec 1000W), stir, another burst (60 sec 1000W) of full power, stir. Even at low power, bubbles of steam can form under the viscous mix and end up making a mess.
I would like to add chicken broth or vegetable broth as a possible liquid for oatmeal. During my teen years I would make a small bowl of oatmeal soup as a starter before a meal (teenagers have super-human appetites). As a middle-aged adult, it is a nice savory snack that can replace a lunch.
In terms of microwave techniques, I recommend experimenting with bursts of full power (e.g. 90 sec 1000W), stir, another burst (60 sec 1000W) of full power, stir. Even at low power, bubbles of steam can form under the viscous mix and end up making a mess.