Steel Cut Oats
Caution! Before cooking grains of any kind, you absolutely must lower your microwave’s power level. If you skip this step (or fail to change your PL properly*) your food will burn and you could severely damage your Anyday Dish. For detailed instructions on how to change your power level, visit our blog.
Your days of hovering over your steel cut oats on the stovetop are over. Instead, make this breakfast staple in the microwave using our foolproof method.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
Power Level
Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels.
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Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
Cook Times
| Grain | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup | 1 cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ¾ cup | 1 ½ cups | 2 ¼ cups | 3 cups |
| Time | 25 mins | 25 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins |
Max Quantities
Medium Deep Dish: ½ cup
Large Deep Dish: 1 cup
Instructions
- Add steel cut oats to an Anyday Deep Dish. Add water in the proportion listed in the table. Stir and spread oats in an even layer.
- Cook in the microwave uncovered and at the power level above for the time listed, or until the water has been absorbed and oats are tender (try one!).
Cooking Tips
- You can also make "overnight oats" in two ways:
1. Cook uncovered in the microwave for 5 mins at full power, then cover and rest in the fridge overnight (knob down).
2. Soak in the Anyday dish with lid covered (knob down) in the fridge overnight, then cook uncovered in the microwave for 5 mins at full power. - Always use an Anyday Deep Dish to cook grains (the water will likely overflow in the Shallow Dishes). Do not cook more than the max quantities listed above.
- If it’s taking longer than expected, increase the power level by 1. If it’s bubbling over, decrease the power level by 1.
- To cook quantities not listed in the table, use a oats:water ratio of 1:3.
Changing your power level
Did you know your microwave has different power levels? The default is full power, but lower power levels are helpful for certain foods like grains, which tend to bubble over if cooked at full power, or custards, which require gentle simmering.
Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
