Expert mug trick to get porridge right every time as half of us mess it up

Three-quarters of people in the UK say they eat porridge and a third eat it every week - but despite it containing just two ingredients, more than half (53%) of UK adults say they struggle to get it right, according to new research from Quaker. According to the research for World Porridge Day on October 10 , and the 29^th annual ‘Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship’ in Scotland this weekend, 40% of UK adults find the breakfast dish difficult’to cook.

Quaker has teamed up with TV baker and porridge aficionado Michael Chakraverty, to provide his top tips and recipes.

Claire Molyneux, Senior Marketing Manager at Quaker, said: “Michael is no stranger to fierce competition, and he’ll be up in Scotland at the Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship as our ambassador, this weekend. For the nation of porridge lovers at home, he has also provided exclusive porridge making tips, and delicious and unique recipe inspiration – including carrot cake, apple, lemon and blueberry, and savoury mushroom.”