If dishes such as kedgeree, jook, zosui and congee are popular breakfasts in other cultures, it shouldn't be that weird to simply substitute rice with oatmeal, right? I first discovered the beauty of savory oatmeal several years back, when I ran out of brown rice at home. I didn't want to make a trip to the shops, and simply used oats instead of rice, and ended up with Chicken Oatmeal Congee! It was so fast, simple and delicious! After this 'discovery', I ended up with different 'concoctions' for making savory oatmeal, and had it occasionally for lunch and dinner too! You can practically add almost anything to it, and it still taste good!
This is one of my favorite savory oatmeal recipe for breakfast! This was the first time I made it for James, and he was totally amazed by how delicious, yet simple it was to prepare! He believes that it will taste fabulous with bacon in it; I'll probably try that next time:)
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| James' Savory Oatmeal with Egg. It taste the best with runny egg yolk! |
Serves 2
Ingredients
3/4 cup oats (I used GF oats)
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock
2 large egg (I used 1 in my case because I can't eat eggs)
2 green onion (chopped)
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)
A few grinds of black pepper
Directions
- Place the oats, salt and water in a dish. Microwave on HIGH, uncovered for about 2 mins. Stir, and microwave on HIGH for another 30 seconds.
- While oatmeal is being cooked, toast some pumpkin seeds using a frying pan.
- Remove dish from oven and let it stand for about 3 mins. While standing, fry the egg in a pan. Transfer the egg to a bowl and top with egg, scallion and lots of pepper:)
- Mix the toppings into the oatmeal
Enjoy!
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| Mine with lots of toasted sunflower seeds instead of an egg |
Cook's Note
- You can omit eggs if you are vegan or have egg allergies. Simply toast more sunflower seeds so that you get some protein in your oatmeal!
- I prefer cooking my oatmeal in a microwave because it is so easy. Feel free to use the stove top to cook your oatmeal!
- If you do not like fried eggs, you can also stir a beaten egg into the oatmeal when it is cooking for the 30 seconds.
Other Savory Oatmeal Recipes
Have you had savory oatmeals before? If so, do you prefer savory or sweet oatmeals?
8 comments:
I ADORE savoury oatmeal! I went through a phase of making porridge with quinoa flakes, tabasco, nutritional yeast, and egg stirred through. Looked awful, tasted wonderful ;) I love your separately-plated-ish design!
I know! Savoury oatmeal just isn't as pretty as oatmeal with fruit toppings! I've read a lot about nutritional yeast,but have not tried it yet. Is it really a food that has changed your life? I'd certainly love to try your combination!
Looks delicious! I'm a huge fan of oats in any form!
I love oats cooked in salted water (Scot-style) but haven't yet ventured into more exciting savoury porridge... this looks yummy.
@Maria - I love oats in any form too! Sweet, savory, porridge, baked, cookies ... It's really nice to have savory oats every now and then though!
@foodieandthechef - You should certainly try this! I'm sure you'd like it:)
Brilliant, brilliant idea. I hadn't thought of savoury oats. I always have my oat porridge sweetened with a little golden syrup, honey or sugar, sometimes fruit. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities - oats are a staple for me in winter. Dressed up with an egg and some seeds and/or nuts - what a breakfast. I will definitely be giving this a try.
Ooh I'm so going to try this! Perhaps even this weekend. I need to make breakfast a bit more exciting! :D
@thequincepoacher - I hope you'll like it. Oats are a staple for me too! It's taste beautiful when cooked in veg or chicken stock,topped off with a runny egg and some toasted seeds. I used to love it (I don't really eat eggs now because of my allergy) when the egg yolk oozes out and gives the cooked oats extra flavour.
@Not Quite Nigella - I'm glad you like this! You can toss in anything that you think will taste good in the oatmeal porridge too - sauteed mushrooms, cheese, crispy bacon etc...
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