Savoury Oats

Savoury oats provide a twist on the traditional sweet breakfast porridge and make a delicious and nourishing start to the day.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Easy, Quick, Simple

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: people

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Gabby Campbell

Equipment

1 medium saucepan
1 small saucepan or frying pan (which you choose will depend on how you like your eggs cooked. Poached or fried).

Ingredients

1 cup oats
2 cups chicken stock
1 tsp grated fresh ginger (more or less to your tastes)
1 cup mushrooms thinly sliced (king oyster and wood ear are great)
½ small leek thinly sliced
½ Tbsp peanut oil for pan-frying
½ tsp salt (see note 1)

Topping ingredients

2 eggs (poached or pan-fried to your taste)
1 shallot / spring onion thinly sliced
1 Tbsp Tamari
A drizzle of toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Warm the peanut oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Once heated, add in the leek, mushrooms and ginger. Pan-fry until softened. About 5 - 6 minutes. If needed add small amounts of water or a dash more oil while cooking so the veg don't stick to the pot.
Add in the oats and mix through, then pour in the chicken stock, and add the salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer the oats for 6 - 8 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the oats are cooked.
While the oats are simmering - cook the eggs to your liking. Poached or fried are perfect for this.
When the oats are done, spoon into two bowls, top with eggs, drizzle over the tamari and toasted sesame oil then sprinkle with sliced shallots / spring onions (see note 2).

Notes

Note 1: Salt is only necessary if you have a homemade stock. Most store bought will have more than enough already.

Note 2: Seasoning is a very personal thing, so you may find you like more or less than I've added. As per note 1, your stock will make a big difference to how much tamari you want to add too. Particularly if it's salty. Start with half the amount of tamari, taste, and add more if needed. I do find the oats can soak it all up quite well though.

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