Ingredients

Pinch of coarse salt 

1 cup Irish, Scottish, or other steel-cut oats 

Preparation

Bring 4 cups water and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats. Reduce to a simmer; let cook, stirring occasionally, until oatmeal is tender but still retains some bite, about 30 minutes. Serve hot with the toppings of your choice.