There is nothing better on a snowy November-December morning than to sit down with a bowl of hot oatmeal and watch the flakes fall. However, sometimes it can be a bit over-indulging when constantly having the same type of oatmeal every time. Sweet oatmeal by far is the king of the two types, with savory oatmeal being the underdog. At least in the East U.S., we go sweet with our oats nineteen times out of twenty, but that can get a little boring. This is where the underdog comes in and it comes in with a bang. This little bit of salmon and a poached egg or two can really bring a brand new experience to the bowl and make it that a little more fun to bring around for your next holiday-time brunch.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups of Oatmeal
- Smoked Salmon
- 1-2 eggs
- Spinach
In a pot, add 2 and a half cups of water and set it to medium heat. Add your 2 cups of oatmeal to the pot and thoroughly cook through. In a small pot, begin to boil enough water to hard boil an egg. Instead of placing the egg into the boiling water, crack the egg into a measuring cup or other small vessel. Lightly stir the boiling water to form a whirlpool and then place the cracked egg into the middle of it, stirring lightly as it boils. Once the white is fully cooked, evacuate the egg quickly and set it aside. After dishing up your oatmeal, place the smoked salmon, poached egg and a few leaves of spinach. For garnishing or for the extra flavors, shake a bit of Spanish smoked paprika and ginger to give it some spice to go with your savory.
Overall, this is a simple dish that, while not an entirely new concept, can bring something new to that daily breakfast grain and may even spark you to experiment with this daily breakfast grain and it’s near endless potential to be sweet or salty. Be sure to shoot us off a pic of your finished oatmeal or even your own concoctions we’ve inspired you to cook up on Instagram with #CanIGetaRamen. Thanks for reading!
