Amsterdam man competes for world porridge title in Scotland: 'Back again next year'

Amsterdam resident India Mae Abbas recently traveled to the Scottish Highlands to compete in the World Porridge Making Championship held in the village of Carrbridge. Inspired by a documentary, Abbas entered the unique competition where participants are judged on their ability to create the best porridge. The traditional category requires contestants to use only oats, water, and salt, placing significant emphasis on precision and ingredient ratios. Aside from the traditional entry, Abbas impressed the audience with a creative dish featuring Japanese custard and steamed egg. Although she did not win the prestigious Golden Spurtle, she described the atmosphere as incredibly welcoming and friendly rather than fiercely competitive. Following her experience in Scotland, Abbas is already planning to return for next year's championship. In the meantime, she intends to sharpen her skills by participating in the Dutch Porridge Championship, which was established in 2021 by a previous world winner, with the ultimate goal of bringing the global title back to the Netherlands.