Oatflake

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A flake made from oat.

    "Sauté the oatflakes in the oil whilst the water is coming to the boil. […] The basis of the recipe is that you have a thin layer of cooked grain or noodles, then a thick layer of juicy vegetables topped with an oatflake topping. […] A variety of different flours can be used in making pancakes. I find that buckwheat, wholewheat and oatflake flours give the best results."

Example

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"Sauté the oatflakes in the oil whilst the water is coming to the boil. […] The basis of the recipe is that you have a thin layer of cooked grain or noodles, then a thick layer of juicy vegetables topped with an oatflake topping. […] A variety of different flours can be used in making pancakes. I find that buckwheat, wholewheat and oatflake flours give the best results."

Etymology

From oat + flake.

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