Norwegian Wins World Porridge Making Championship
Norway has won its first World Porridge Making Championship using unique black oats. Chef Sven Seljom took home the golden spurtle trophy in Scotland. His knife-cut Norwegian oats proved unbeatable against international competition.
A Norwegian chef has won the World Porridge Making Championship for the first time. Sven Seljom claimed the golden spurtle trophy in Carrbridge, Scotland. The competition has run annually since 1994. Seljom credits his victory to a special Norwegian ingredient. He used knife-cut black oats in his winning recipe. The chef says this particular oat variety grows only in Norway. A spurtle is a Scottish stirring stick used for making porridge. Unlike a spoon, it doesn't drag ingredients in the same way. Seljom explained his winning approach to local press. The championship draws porridge makers from around the world each October. Norway's unique black oats proved the decisive factor this year. The winning recipe combined traditional techniques with distinctive local ingredients. This marks a breakthrough for Norwegian cuisine in international cooking competitions.