Halachot and Customs
What is the blessing on oatmeal mixed in hot water?
Question
What is the blessing on oatmeal mixed in hot water? Thank you
Answer
Hello,
If you cooked it in water, the blessing is mezonot. However, if you soaked it in hot water in a secondary vessel until it softened—and they did not stick together—the blessing is ha'adamah. If they did stick together, the blessing is mezonot.
Sources: See Shulchan Aruch (Siman 168, Sif 2), Mishnah Berurah there, and Sefer V'Zot HaBerachah (pages 104-105).
Regards,
Hillel Meirs.
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