Savory Oatmeal with Egg
This recipe transforms traditional breakfast oats into a hearty, savory meal. Topped with a perfectly cooked egg, it's a comforting and nutritious start to your day. Customize with your favorite vegetables and seasonings for endless variations.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 261 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cuprolled oats, old-fashioned
- 1 cupwater
- 1 pcsegg
- 1 tspsoy sauce
- 0.5 tspsesame oil
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)
- 0.5 tspsriracha(optional)
garnish
- 1 pcsgreen onion, sliced
Equipment
frying pan · bowl · small saucepan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
About 3 min
- 2
Add the rolled oats to the boiling water, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is absorbed and the oats are creamy.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Adjust cooking time based on desired consistency.
- 3
While the oats are cooking, fry or poach the egg to your desired doneness.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A runny yolk adds a delicious richness to the oatmeal.
- 4
Remove cooked oats from heat and stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
- 5
Pour the savory oatmeal into a bowl.
- 6
Top the oatmeal with the cooked egg.
- 7
Garnish with sliced green onion, freshly ground black pepper, and sriracha if desired.
Cook’s note: Feel free to add other toppings like chili flakes or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 260.6kcal
- Protein
- 12.4g
- Carbs
- 27.4g
- Fat
- 10.9g
- Fibre
- 4.6g
- Sugar
- 1.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Leftover oatmeal can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan or microwave, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen if needed. The egg is best cooked fresh.
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