[header] How to cook oats [title] Put 1 cup (235 ml) of water or milk and a dash of salt in a medium-size pot. [step] Place the pot on the stovetop, and turn the stove on medium-high. Watch the pot for when the liquid reaches a boil. 
[substeps] Using 1 cup (235 ml) of liquid and 0.5 cup (45 g) of oats will make a serving of oats for 1 person. If you're cooking oats for multiple people, scale up the amount of liquid and oats as necessary.