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55 minutes ago, chromedome said:If you grew up on rolled oats for your porridge, as I did, that's not the texture (there's a reason I switched a an adult to steel-cut). It's probably closer in mouthfeel to Cream of Wheat. Or if you've had soft polenta at an Italian meal, that's basically the same thing.
Pap - not my thing either. But I am odd Congee not comfort to me.
2 minutes ago, chromedome said:If you grew up on rolled oats for your porridge, as I did, that's not the texture (there's a reason I switched a an adult to steel-cut). It's probably closer in mouthfeel to Cream of Wheat. Or if you've had soft polenta at an Italian meal, that's basically the same thing.
Pap - not my thing either. But I am odd Cogee not comfort to me.
