Miso Butter Oatmeal with Jammy Egg
Savory oats, miso butter, scallions, and a jammy egg turn pantry staples into a fast, filling breakfast.
Prep: 5 · Cook: 20 · Total: 25 · Serves: 2 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.7/5 (112 reviews)
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This original breakfast uses the creamy texture of oatmeal as a base for the flavors usually found in a savory rice bowl. Miso butter makes the oats taste rounded and rich while lime keeps the bowl awake.
Story
On a gray Wednesday, I wanted breakfast that could do the job of lunch without asking me to chop half the refrigerator. The first bowl was too salty because I stirred in miso and chili crisp without tasting the broth, so now the miso goes into butter and the lime comes at the end. The egg is the part that makes the bowl feel intentional. Six minutes, no guessing.
By Casey
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili crisp
- 1 small lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Stir the softened butter and white miso together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Bring the broth and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan, stir in the oats, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often.
- Meanwhile, lower the eggs into a small pot of boiling water and cook for 6 minutes; chill them in ice water and peel.
- Stir the miso butter into the oats and cook for 1 minute more until glossy and creamy.
- Divide the oats between two bowls and top with halved jammy eggs, scallions, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.
- Finish each bowl with chili crisp and a squeeze of lime, then serve hot.
Chef Tips
- Keep the oats at a gentle simmer so the bottom does not catch while the eggs cook.
- Use white miso for a mellow flavor or red miso for a stronger, saltier bowl.
- Peel the eggs under cool running water if the shells cling.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to loosen the oats.
Cook's Notes
- **Oats:** Stir often during the last few minutes for a smooth texture.
- **Eggs:** Six minutes gives a set white and soft golden center.
- **Salt:** Taste before adding chili crisp because miso varies by brand.