Oatmeal from China

A popular food in China is oatmeal. Here is a recipe for this delicious dish:

 * 1 tbsp olive oil/sesame oil
 * 1 tsp dried basil
 * 1 tsp dried garlic
 * 1/4 cup scallions
 * 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
 * 1 cup shredded cabbage
 * 1/2 cup julienned carrots
 * 1/2 cup chopped baby corn
 * 1/4 cup low sodium sauce
 * 1 tsp vinegar
 * 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
 * 3 1/2 cups warm water
 * 1 1/2 cups steel cut quick cooking oats
 * Salt as per taste

Instructions

 * Heat oil in a nonstick pan/wok, add basil and garlic.
 * Immediately add scallions and saute for 1 minute.
 * Add green pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.
 * Add cabbage, mix and cook covered for 2 minutes or until cabbage starts to cook. (Cabbage must maintain its crunchy texture and avoid mushiness).
 * Now add carrots and baby corn and cook uncovered again for 1 minute.
 * Add soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper and mix well.
 * Now add warm water and boil for 2-3 minutes (Make sure the water has the cooked flavor and no raw taste).
 * Now add steel cut oats and stir thoroughly until well blended.
 * Lastly add salt according to taste and cook covered for 4-5 minutes depending on your preference of how chewy you want your oatmeal.
 * Serve hot.