Chai-Spiced Chestnut Porridge
Ingredients
500g chestnuts, cooked, peeled and coarsely chopped
50g unsalted butter
100ml maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 star anise
1 cup water
Pinch salt
150gm rolled oats
350ml milk
100ml water
Sliced pear for serving
Method
Heat butter on low in a small saucepan. Add maple syrup, sugar, cinnamon and star anise.
Once the butter has melted and sugar has dissolved, add chestnuts and stir to coat. Add water and pinch of salt. Simmer on low, stirring often, for about 15 mins or until syrupy.
Prepare porridge by combining oats, milk and water in another saucepan on medium heat. Bring to the boil and cook stirring for 5 mins. Oats should now be soft and creamy.
Serve porridge in a bowl topped with chestnuts and a drizzle of syrup. Add sliced pear and additional milk to your taste.