Instructions: I started eating oatmeal after getting a can of Irish steel-cut oats as a gag gift. Best gag gift ever!

The directions included with the Irish oats suggest 4 cups of water to 1 cup oats, which is way too much for two people. 2 - 2/3 cups water and 2/3 cup oats gives two servings of 3 carbs each; 2 cups of water and half a cup of oats gives two servings of 2 carbs each.

Salt is pretty essential to flavor, too - I cant recall the suggested amounts, because we lighten it up a lot. Try 1/4 teaspoon for the 2 carb serving.

The best part is their cooking directions, though. They are to boil the water the night before, stir in the oats and salt, cover and let sit overnight. In the morning, bring to a simmer for 9-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Very little slime, with a nutty taste and a chewy texture.

We like to add a bit of chili-flavored honey at the table. Yum!

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