{"id":5875,"date":"2025-03-24T01:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T16:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yasai-yakuzen.com\/?p=5875"},"modified":"2026-09-07T18:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:14:25","slug":"oatmeal","status":"publish","type":"vegtable","link":"https:\/\/yasai-yakuzen.com\/en\/vegtable\/oatmeal\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of oats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oatmeal is a grain processed from oats. In yakuzen it is sweet and neutral, held to replenish the Spleen and Stomach and to aid digestion. It is also held to replenish qi, it is kind to the gut, and it is easy to bring in as breakfast or a light meal. Combined with warm ingredients it keeps the body from cooling too far and is easier to keep in balance.<\/p>\n

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The types of oatmeal and how to choose them<\/h2>\n

If you want to enjoy what oatmeal does, it helps to know the grain it comes from, its types and how to choose it. How it is processed changes both the texture and the cooking time, which makes it a versatile grain.<\/p>\n

A grain processed from oats<\/h3>\n

Oatmeal is made by removing the husk from oats and processing the grain so it is easy to cook. It belongs to the same family of grains as rice and wheat, and since it is ready once softened in hot water or milk, it has become a familiar staple for busy mornings. The names change with how far the grain is cut and processed, so you can choose by use. It takes to sweet and savoury alike, which makes it useful across Japanese and Western cooking.<\/p>\n

Rolled, steel-cut and instant<\/h3>\n

Oatmeal comes in types processed to different degrees, which changes the texture and the cooking time.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
kinds<\/th>\nWhat stands out<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Rolled oats<\/td>\nSteamed and pressed flat, the standard. A good texture and easy to use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steel-cut oats<\/td>\nOnly cut, not flattened. Chewy, and longer to cook<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quick and instant oats<\/td>\nFinely processed. Ready with hot water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Steel-cut or rolled oats if you want the texture, quick or instant oats on a morning with no time: you can choose by the occasion. For risotto or in place of rice, the types that keep their grain suit, and for something smooth and porridge-like, the finer types.<\/p>\n

What to look for when choosing<\/h3>\n

When choosing the oatmeal that suits what you are making, these points make it easier.<\/p>\n