(Okay, that question could get misconstrued quickly. We’re talking about food here!)
That is how I felt about blood oranges. I had never seen one before, so I definitely hadn’t tasted one. I imagined them bursting with deep, red, juicy flavor, more “berry” in flavor than “citrus.”
To be honest, when I finally tried it about a year ago, it let me down. I was disturbed by its bitterness, and turned off by the harsh nuances in its citrusy flavor.
Of course, with some more exposures, I came to appreciate its unique taste. Plus, similar to grapefruit, blood oranges mellow out once cooked into porridge. It almost does have a berry taste! Win!
Have you tried blood oranges? In my hometown, they are virtually unheard of. If you’ve had one, did you like it?
What you'll need:
- 1 blood orange
- 1 cup milk of choice, or water
- 1/2 cup regular rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice
- pinch of salt
- handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips
How to make it:
- Prep your blood orange.
- Bring milk (I use 1/2 c original almond milk and 1/2 c water) to a boil, add oats, and reduce heat to medium. (If you'd like to add flax or chia seeds, do so now.)
- Immediately add half or a little more of the blood orange segments into the saucepan. (Save the rest for topping.)
- Once more of the liquid has absorbed, add lemon juice and salt. Stir.
- When you're pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl. Add a splash of your milk of choice, remaining orange segments, chocolate chips, and any other additional toppings (shredded coconut, nuts, etc.).
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