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[entremet]

I've been trying to mix up my weekend breakfast/brunch at home.

I've always been a fan of oatmeal. But the sweet versions have gotten old (maple syrup, brown sugar, etc.) And I'm not a huge sweet tooth.

But recently I've come across savory (not sweet) oatmeal recipes. You may think, "Gross, entremet. Savory oatmeal sounds gross!"

Well savory breakfasts aren't a new thing. Classic bacon and eggs being a good example. Moreover, Japan is known for it's savory breakfasts featuring white rice.

See here:

http://www.thekitchn.com/rethinking-oatmeal-7-savory-morning-recipes-177491

I tried the soy and scallion one and put a nice fried egg on top--again channeling Japan here.

Results were great! There's definitely a mental block if you grew up with conventional oatmeal and tons of maple syrup or brown sugar/raisins.

 

[ColdPizza]

Hell yeah. I like to put a fried egg or two with a protein of some sort and some salsa.

 

[Travo]

I like green apples and craisins with mine. I'm not sure I could enjoy the savory kind.

 

[Awful Falafel]

Too much work, I just toss a banana into my oatmeal and call it a day.

 

[entremet]

Too much work, I just toss a banana into my oatmeal and call it a day.

Yeah, I'm only doing this on weekends when I have time.

I don't really have a real breakfast on weekdays--just coffee.

 

[Za-Neen-Jya]

Ugh, I prefer grits when it comes to savory breakfast food.

 

[Hubbl3]

Ugh, I prefer grits when it comes to savory breakfast food.

I came to post this. Savory grits are a gift from the heavens.

 

[Krejlooc]

Just eat grits

 

[entremet]

Ugh, I prefer grits when it comes to savory breakfast food.

I came to post this. Savory grits are a gift from the heavens.

But they're both cereals--blank palates.

I don't see the difference.

Just eat grits

Never been a fan except with tons of cream, butter, and cheese. Can't do that every weekend. Gotta maintain my figure, breh.

 

[Hubbl3]

But they're both cereals--blank palates.

I don't see the difference.

It's a texture thing for me. I just don't like how slimey oatmeal gets and I think corn goes with savory foods more than oat, but it's completely subjective as to which is better. I just happen to prefer grits to oatmeal. I literally eat grits at some point almost every day, haha

 

[Vhalyar]

Overnight oats or nothing.

Spoiler

Not really, breakfast and intermittent fasting don't mix

 

[entremet]

It's a texture thing for me. I just don't like how slimey oatmeal gets and I think corn goes with savory foods more than oat, but it's completely subjective as to which is better. I just happen to prefer grits to oatmeal. I literally eat grits at some point almost every day, haha

Never been a grits guy myself. I know they're big in the south. Too creamy for me.

 

[Summer Haze]

My Granddad used to put salt in his. Fucking disgusting.

 

[zoukka]

My Granddad used to put salt in his. Fucking disgusting.

lul

That's standard in finland. Salt, sugar and pure butter.

 

[shadowkat]

It's a texture thing for me. I just don't like how slimey oatmeal gets and I think corn goes with savory foods more than oat, but it's completely subjective as to which is better. I just happen to prefer grits to oatmeal. I literally eat grits at some point almost every day, haha

Oatmeal slimey? I've never had slimey oatmeal.

I'm not sure I could do a savory oatmeal. I like it with milk and a touch of brown sugar.

 

[entremet]

lul

That's standard in finland. Salt, sugar and pure butter.

Probably means salt alone.

Salt is important in most sweet things as it brings out the sweet flavor more. Baking recipes have salt for this reason.

 

[zoukka]

Probably means salt alone.

That's also very common. Usually people add one of the two: something sweet (sugar/berries) or salt/butter where I come from.

 

[paskowitz]

The one true oatmeal recipe is:

- Steel cut Irish oats
- Add salt and butter to pot
- Cinnamon stick
- Add oats once boiling
- Spiral peel firm flesh local apple (Gala or equivalent)
- Cut evenly
- Heat pan, add butter, add apples
- Finely cut rosemary, sprinkle over apples
- Cinnamon powder on apples and Vermont maple syrup over apples and in oatmeal pot
- Flip apples and flambé in liberal amount of Asbach Uralt brandy
- Sprinkle ground almonds on apples
- Remove cinnamon stick
- Pour oatmeal then apples
- Add whole milk to taste
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender
- Accept compliments

 

[MrToughPants]

I just blend it into a shake.

1L water
2 cups of oats
8 tbsp PB
1-2 bananas

1500+ cals

 

[Stinkles]

Growing up in Scotland we ate porridge with a pinch of salt and a splash of milk. And it was actually amazing. The milk breaks up the gluey texture. The salt elevates the taste of the oats.

 

[Poeton]

A friend of mine turned me on to Savory Oatmeal as an alternative to breakfast tacos.

Cooked Steel cut oats
Dollop of greek yogurt
Tablespoon of deli mustard or country style dijon mustard (mix these three things together)
Boiled Egg or fried egg
Chopped Tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
Avocado slices
Cilantro
Onion
Salt and pepper

 

[righthandmouse]

I hate the texture of oatmeal. However I technically consume it everyday. 1 cup of steel cut,banana,mixed berries,milk. Blend and drink.

 

[gnomed]

I have a container of steel oats, bacon, and eggs. Thanks for the breakfast idea.

 

[electricshake]

Growing up in Scotland we ate porridge with a pinch of salt and a splash of milk. And it was actually amazing. The milk breaks up the gluey texture. The salt elevates the taste of the oats.

Yup, didn't know sweet porridge was a thing until I was an adult.

 

[Future]

The one true oatmeal recipe is:

- Steel cut Irish oats
- Add salt and butter to pot
- Cinnamon stick
- Add oats once boiling
- Spiral peel firm flesh local apple (Gala or equivalent)
- Cut evenly
- Heat pan, add butter, add apples
- Finely cut rosemary, sprinkle over apples
- Cinnamon powder on apples and Vermont maple syrup over apples and in oatmeal pot
- Flip apples and flambé in liberal amount of Asbach Uralt brandy
- Sprinkle ground almonds on apples
- Remove cinnamon stick
- Pour oatmeal then apples
- Add whole milk to taste
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender
- Accept compliments

Damn that sounds good. Typically only have time for steel cut with cinnamon, vanilla extract and added bananas.

 

[GrimmGrinn]

Is this like an an asian porridge or something? Only with oats instad of white rice?

The pic looks delicious

 

[adamsappel]

I love savory oatmeal, discovered thanks to an older thread on GAF. Cheese & grits are a great combo, too.

 

[Kite]

Savory congee is a staple in China and I'm sure throughout Asia. All you anime nerds have seen an episode where someone is sick and a family member or romantic interest comes over and makes rice porridge in a clay pot. You can also make it with cornmeal. Add in a fried or boiled egg, pork floss, canned sardines or chicken strips, fried shallots, bamboo shoots in hot chili oil, soy sauce, white pepper, siracha, kimchi.. This stuff, instant noodles and frozen pizzas got me through college yum yum.

 

[moggio]

Isn't savoury porridge just porridge?

Just don't add all that extra shit on it. Job done.

 

[Kieli]

I want something light in the morning so I don't throw up. Savory sounds like the opposite of light.

 

[entremet]

I want something light in the morning so I don't throw up. Savory sounds like the opposite of light.

Savory just means not sweet.

I think you mean rich.

 

[.JayZii]

I've never tried this before, but I might give it a go. I've had savory grits and liked it, so this sounds good.

I want something light in the morning so I don't throw up. Savory sounds like the opposite of light.

Incorrect.

 

[Dazza]

Yeah I do this occasionally. Far quicker than cooking congee, just drop some stock and lard in it at the end. Tasty

Sometimes add blended canned beans to it for a complete protein profile

 

[∀ Narayan]

The one true oatmeal recipe is:

- Steel cut Irish oats
- Add salt and butter to pot
- Cinnamon stick
- Add oats once boiling
- Spiral peel firm flesh local apple (Gala or equivalent)
- Cut evenly
- Heat pan, add butter, add apples
- Finely cut rosemary, sprinkle over apples
- Cinnamon powder on apples and Vermont maple syrup over apples and in oatmeal pot
- Flip apples and flambé in liberal amount of Asbach Uralt brandy
- Sprinkle ground almonds on apples
- Remove cinnamon stick
- Pour oatmeal then apples
- Add whole milk to taste
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender
- Accept compliments

Gonna make this.

I've never tried to make savory oatmeal before, but it's always been in the back of my mind. I'll get around to it at some point.

 

[adamy]

congee > *

 

[Meffer]

I like sweet grits. Come at me.

 

[Why would you do that?]

I love oatmeal with butter and canned milk. My mother used to make it a long time ago for me on occasion.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

The one true oatmeal recipe is:

- Steel cut Irish oats
- Add salt and butter to pot
- Cinnamon stick
- Add oats once boiling
- Spiral peel firm flesh local apple (Gala or equivalent)
- Cut evenly
- Heat pan, add butter, add apples
- Finely cut rosemary, sprinkle over apples
- Cinnamon powder on apples and Vermont maple syrup over apples and in oatmeal pot
- Flip apples and flambé in liberal amount of Asbach Uralt brandy
- Sprinkle ground almonds on apples
- Remove cinnamon stick
- Pour oatmeal then apples
- Add whole milk to taste
- Garnish with a sprig of lavender
- Accept compliments

This sounds great.

 

[triplestation]

oats are never enjoyable

ill douse it in sugar and butter and cinnamon

but when i taste it

its still fuckin oats

its more of an ingredient than an actual dish

put some oats into your bread recipe, great

 

[DarthWoo]

My mother sometimes put rousong (a sort of dried, shredded pork product) on her oatmeal. You can get it at pretty much any Chinese grocery store.

 

[juliushandle]

I'd imagine if you cook oatmeal with chicken broth then your options for toppings really open up.

I might try that with some sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, sliced sausage, and some shaved parm.

 

[paskowitz]

Damn that sounds good. Typically only have time for steel cut with cinnamon, vanilla extract and added bananas.

Gonna make this.

I've never tried to make savory oatmeal before, but it's always been in the back of my mind. I'll get around to it at some point.

Awesome! Honestly, the Asbach Uralt is what makes this. It is about $25-30 a bottle and is pretty terrible to drink IMO... but with the alcohol cooked off it is a terrific flavor. I've used it in other dishes to reasonable success. Good maple syrup is second. No Aunt Jemima crap. For the Oatmeal I use McCann's, but Bob's Red Mill is also good. All ingredients considered, this actually ends up being a relatively expensive breakfast.

 

[Khoryos]

Just sprinkle it with some salt and eat it like a scotsman, you fancy-pants frou-frou sassenach!

 

[fep]

Cooked in water(salted), add spinach, add chia, ground pepper, maybe add mushrooms. Broth instead of water if you're fancy. Have added broccoli, green onion, celery, whatever is around.

Top with two poached eggs and some hot sauce.