Recipes from Scotland

Friday, March 28, 2008

GRUEL

1 1/4 oz. Oatmeal
A pinch of Salt
1/2 pint Water
1 teaspoonful Honey or Syrup
A pat of Butter

~Soak the oatmeal in the water (cold) for half an hour or longer, then turn into a sieve placed over a saucepan and press the liquid through (using a wooden spoon). This contains all the flour of the meal, which should be left as dry as possible. A little cold water may be added to help extract the flour. Place the pan over heat and stir till it boils. Add salt and cook gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring all the time. Withdraw, and stir in the butter and honey or syrup.
This is an old-fashioned cure for a cold or sore throat, and is usually highly popular with the invalid.

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