Mixed-Grain Cereal with Chai Spice
By Tangie2010
Cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper play a dual role in this multigrain porridge, made here with oats, millet, spelt, and flaxseed. They not only provide a lovely, exotic flavor but actually help your body generate warmth—a godsend on a bone-chilling day. The spices are high in antioxidants, too, to help you fight off autumn sniffles.
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Ingredients
- For serving:
- 1 cup combination of whole grains, like millet, barley, spelt, kamut, flaxseed, and steel-cut oats
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Seeds from 6 Cardamom Pods, or 1/2 tsp Ground Cardamom
- 1/4 tsp Coarsely Ground Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- Almond Milk
- Chopped Almonds
- Brown Sugar
- Fresh or Dried Fruit
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Turn off heat. Add grains, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and salt. Cover and let stand 2 hours or overnight.
In the morning, set pan over medium heat, bring to a
boil, reduce to low, and simmer until grains are tender, about 15 minutes (this will vary depending on soak time)
Discard cinnamon stick. Divide cereal among bowls and serve with warmed almond milk, chopped almonds, a spoonful of brown sugar, and fruit.