5-Ingredient Savory Oatmeal (Chinese-Style)
This savory oatmeal is simmered with chicken stock until creamy, topped with runny eggs, seasoned with soy sauce and chili oil, and finished up with crispy fried shallots. The dish is so easy to put together and the combo creates a bold taste with a beautiful texture. {Gluten-Free adaptable}To make the dish gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos to replace soy sauce.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce ((or to taste))
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
- Homemade chili oil (, or sesame oil to taste(Optional))
- Fried shallots (, or fried onions(Optional))
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rolled oats and chicken stock in a small pot. Simmer for 10 minutes over low heat or until it reaches your preferred texture. Transfer to serving bowls.
- 2
Poach the eggs in a large pot of water. Alternatively, you can pan fry them or use soft-boiled eggs.
- 3
Top the eggs on the oatmeal. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with green onion. For an extra boost of taste and texture, add chili oil (or sesame oil for a non-spicy dish), and sprinkle with fried shallots (or fried onion).