Raw Oatgurt
My recipe for Oatgurt is based on this recipe from RawVeg.Info.
Fill a ceramic bowl with raw oats groats, cover with water, and allow to soak overnight.
Raw oat groats - look for them in the bulk foods section of your local health food store.
Next, blend the oat groats and soaking water really well in a blender until smooth and creamy (NOT WATERY). Your oats should resemble thick cooked oatmeal:
Creamy raw oatmeal.
Pour the raw oatmeal back into your ceramic bowl, cover with a paper towel or other breathable material, & place in a warm area. I like to use my Costco HeatDish set on low.
Costco's HeatDish, aka The Fermenting Machine
Now, simply allow your oats to ferment. Stir occasionally, and if they become to dry, add a little water. I usually allow mine to ferment for 48 hours – just depends on how tangy you want them to taste.
Oatgurt after 48 hours of fermenting.
Your oatgurt will not go bad, but it will get more sour everyday as the beneficial flora continues to grow. When they have reached optimal sourness, either eat your oatgurt or place in the fridge to stop the fermentation process.
Oatgurt with fried plantain and raw pecan butter.
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Yum HEAB!! I cant wait to make some!
~Justine
I am planning on a week only eating foods produced in 100 miles of where I am, and found some farro…I think I might try this out! Thanks!
Would steel cut oats work with this too?
Do I refrigerate it after the fermentation or just keep it sitting out?
-Natalie
Do you think I could do this with wheatberries?
-Natalie
can i use brown rice in place of the groats?
Rebecca, Hmm, not sure. I’ve had people tell me they tried other grains, and it never really works. I read that the oat groats work best since they’re a bit higher in fat than other grains. Let me know if you try the rice.
Instead of a heat dish, do you think I could make this with a dehydrator?
Hannah, No heat dish required. Room temp. is fine – it just may take longer, and yes, I’m sure the oatgurt would also ferment in a dehydrator. Just keep the temp. low like 85 or 90 degrees.
This looks great
Thanks!
That’s such a unique idea. I have to try it. Thanks
What a great site this is! I’m very excited to try your recipes that I don’t even know where to start. About the oatgurt, I was thinking of letting it ferment just slightly and then spreading onto my dehydrator and making a raw bread or cracker. What do you think?
Michelle, I say go for it – and please let me know how it turns out. I made something kind of similar, but did not use a dehydrator: http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/2009/07/09/souroat-bread/. It was so yummy, and I should make it again. Thanks for reading!
Do you think one could make this with rolled oats? It would obviously not be raw, but…. :/ It’s what I have. Or raw buckwheat groats instead?
Serena, Yes, the oatgurt does work with rolled oats as I know another blogger who made it all the time with gluten free rolled oats. However, the buckwheat? Yeah, not so good. As far as raw grains go, the oat groats seem to work best. Let me know if you try it!
Yumm-ers. This sounds great – I’m going to give it a go.
Question: I have read that it is important to drain and thoroughly rinse soaked grains, nuts, and seeds. Is the soaking water essential to facilitate fermentation? Would fresh water work with this recipe?
Mandy, Yes, your oat groats should ferment using fresh water. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
That’s Great! Thank-you for sharing:)
Karina, You’re welcome.
Just thought I’d let you know I made your oatgurt and love it!
Gosh it’s so good. I tried it earlier today and was unsure but 2nd time and I’m already addicted. I ate it with soft prunes…yumyum.
Haha I sound so strange- a 20yr old eating prunes and “oatgurt”!
Anyway, thank you for the idea, this is definitely going to be a staple for me.
Emma x
Emma, I love hearing from other people who enjoy nursing home food.
So glad you are enjoying the oatgurt. If you get it right (and there have been LOTS of mishaps), it is so good. Like crusty sourdough bread. It’s been so long since I’ve made it, and I keep saying I need to buy some oat groats. SOON!
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