{"id":"ovsena_kasa_da34fa4a4b","slug":"creamy-oatmeal-ovsena-kasa","title":"Creamy Oatmeal (Ovsená Kaša)","description":"A comforting and nourishing Eastern European breakfast staple made with rolled oats simmered in milk and water, traditionally served with a knob of butter and honey.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":8,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":8},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup rolled oats","name":"Rolled Oats","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"rolled","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup milk","name":"Milk","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"whole or semi-skimmed","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 teaspoon butter","name":"Butter","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"solid","notes":"unsalted preferred","group":"topping","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tablespoon honey","name":"Honey","quantity":21,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"or to taste","group":"topping","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water, and a pinch of salt.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the rolled oats, milk, water, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the porridge reaches your desired consistency, stirring frequently to create a creamy texture.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 2 minutes to allow the oats to fully hydrate.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the saucepan from the heat","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl. Top with a teaspoon of butter and drizzle with honey while warm.","group":"Finishing","title":"Transfer the oatmeal","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For a richer texture, you can use only milk. For a lighter version, use only water. Traditionally, it is often topped with cinnamon or fresh seasonal berries.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Slovak"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["small saucepan","wooden spoon","bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"bowl","note":"single serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can cook the oatmeal in bulk and store it; however, it will thicken significantly. Add a splash of milk when reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave, adding extra liquid (milk or water) to restore the creamy texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fovsena_kasa_da34fa4a4b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f129ec12-1f3d-4b53-b747-f42d48dcf3a2","imageAlt":"Creamy Oatmeal (Ovsená Kaša) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["oatmeal","porridge","healthy","warm breakfast","easy breakfast","slovak"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Creamy Oatmeal (Ovsená Kaša)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:59:02.045Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:59:02.045Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. This fluffy buckwheat porridge is a healthy, gluten-free dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a hearty side.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_943b7108be%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7dd38cb8-7bb4-48fd-b6e8-db1d1eed0a49","imageAlt":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha) — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","gluten-free","grains","comfort food","ukrainian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_2de0ebda17","slug":"classic-fried-eggs-yayechnya","title":"Classic Fried Eggs (Yayechnya)","description":"A simple and hearty Eastern European breakfast staple, perfectly fried in butter until the whites are set and the yolks remain golden and runny.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":4,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","keto","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2de0ebda17%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0988b3e6-a90f-4431-b861-ac88053e5f08","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Eggs (Yayechnya) — recipe cover","tags":["eggs","breakfast","quick","protein","ukrainian","low carb"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"jajecznica_ef7104b41b","slug":"jajecznica-polish-scrambled-eggs","title":"Jajecznica (Polish Scrambled Eggs)","description":"A classic Eastern European breakfast staple. 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