Dexam 28cm Wooden Porridge Spirtle/Stirrer

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Or for more delicious breakfast ideas, check out the Healthy Breakfast Recipessection here on the Eats Amazing blog or follow my Healthy Breakfast Ideas Pinterest boardfor fresh and seasonal inspiration all the year around. There are two kinds of spurtles: the rod-shaped, single-use original Scottish version and the newer American design, which is a cross between a spoon and spatula.

The spurtle (or "spurtel", "spurtil", "spirtle", or "spartle") [1] is a wooden Scottish kitchen tool, dating from the 15th century, that is used to stir porridge, soups, stews, and broths.The machine then takes all those measurements and creates a set of graphs that describe the rheological properties of the porridge. Be aware that porridge will thicken as it cools, so bear that in mind when deciding when to finish cooking it.

Another fully fledged member of the porridge (and coarse oatmeal) fan club is the Guardian’s perfectionist Felicity Cloake.Wood that is exposed to high heat and moisture is very likely to warp, splinter and break over time.

Even our grandparents knew about the beneficial effects of the oat meal, and so the breakfast dish probably brings back old childhood memories for some. You can be sure that while you’re laying the table, prepping other courses or handing out cocktails and canapés, your recipe is in safe hands and won’t end up catching on the bottom of your pan.

Continue to cook at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until the porridge is at your desired consistency. Many people like different tastes and textures of porridge which are all dependent on whether it is oatmeal or rolled oats that is used. As it’s cordless, you don’t have to consider how close your sockets are to the stove, and a hanging flex can’t snag, get scorched or be in the way while the Stirrer is doing its job. Close Icon An icon used to represent where to interact to collapse or dismiss a component Comment An icon of a speech bubble.

The spurtle is carved at one end often into the shape of a thistle, while the other end is smooth and rounded which is ideal for getting rid of lumps.I like to cook my porridge until it is thick, but again, it's really down to personal preference so if you prefer your porridge runny, just cook it for a little less time. Due to the dowel-like shape, cooks are able to use the tool like a whisk while constantly stirring—not scraping—their porridge. We find these tend to cook differently, so you might need to add a little more or less milk, depending on the consistency you want it. Spatula is a diminutive of Latin spatha, a broad, flat tool or weapon, which in turn is from Ancient Greek σπαθη ("spathe"), the broad, flat tool used in weaving, or a paddle.