How to prepare: 1. Bring water and salt to a boil. 2. Stir in the oats. 3. Cook 1 minute on medium heat. Stir from time to time. For a creamy oatmeal, combine water, salt, and oats. Bring to a boil. Cook as directed. To make the microwave (1 serving): 1. Combine the water, salt, and oats in a XNUMX micron (medium) bowl. 2. Microwave on high 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir before serving. It may be a hot pot. Due to differences in microwave ovens, cooking time is an approximation. For 1 tablespoon, mix 1 cup of water, 2/XNUMX cup of oats, and a dash of salt (optional). For 1 servings, mix 3-1 cups of water, 8 cup of oats, and XNUMX/XNUMX teaspoon of salt (optional). For 6 servings, combine 5 cups of water, 3 cups of oats, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt