"Porridge oats" refers to a type of cereal grain that is commonly used to make a thick, hot breakfast dish called porridge. It is made by boiling the oats with milk or water until they become soft and creamy. Full definition
My mix seemed quite dry, maybe because I used oat bran instead of porridge oats. (bbcgoodfood.com)
I use porridge oats for oatmeal / porridge as these are finer and cook much quicker. (deliciouslyella.com)
I use porridge oats as they cook really quickly, you can use the same recipe with regular oats but you'll need more liquid and they'll take longer to cook. (deliciouslyella.com)