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Savory Oatmeal Bowl with Cheese
Duration
15 min
Servings
For 4 People
Difficulty
medium
Ingredients
Servings:
4
- 4 tablespoon finely ground oats
- 100 ml water
- 0.3 teaspoon salt
- 0.3 teaspoon smoked red chili powder (optional)
- 50 gram full-fat Ezine cheese (approximately 2 slices)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 5 gram fresh parsley, finely chopped
Step-by-Step Preparation
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1
Before starting to prepare the Savory Cheese Oatmeal Bowl, take out all your ingredients onto the kitchen counter and arrange them in a way that you can easily access them. Crumble the Ezine cheese into small pieces and finely chop the fresh parsley. This prep step will help you complete the rest of the recipe smoothly.
2
Take the finely ground rolled oats, water, and 1 pinch of salt (approximately 0.25 teaspoon) into a medium saucepan. At this stage, you can add 0.25 teaspoon of smoked red pepper powder to break the natural earthy smell of the oats and give it a deeper, gourmet, and smoky layer. Mix all the ingredients homogeneously with the help of a whisk.
3
Place the pot over medium heat and let the mixture come to a boil. When the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat and cook for approximately 7-8 minutes, stirring constantly until the oats have completely absorbed the water and reached a pudding or porridge consistency. Constant stirring at this stage will ensure the oats do not stick to the bottom of the pot and cook evenly.
4
When the oat porridge reaches your desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat and add 1 teaspoon of butter and half of the crumbled Ezine cheese while it is still hot. Mix quickly and energetically until the butter and cheese melt and completely blend into the oats. This way, your oats will gain a rich and creamy texture.
5
Immediately transfer the hot, creamy cheese oat porridge you prepared into a serving bowl. Serve hot by evenly sprinkling the remaining crumbled Ezine cheese, 0.5 teaspoon of sesame seeds, and finely chopped fresh parsley on top. You can enjoy this bowl as a filling breakfast or snack. Bon appetit!
Chef's Tips
- Since Ezine cheese is naturally a salty type of cheese, do not forget to adjust the amount of salt in the recipe according to the saltiness of the cheese. Especially for the first try, using less salt may be a good start to ensure it is not too salty.
- If you want to achieve a richer and creamier consistency, you can cook the oats with a 1:1 mixture of milk (plant-based milk alternatives can also be used) or quality meat broth instead of water. This will significantly enrich both the flavor and the texture of the dish.
- If you have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, make sure you definitely use certified gluten-free rolled oats in the recipe. Not every oat on the market shelves may be gluten-free due to the risk of cross-contamination.
Alternative & Optional Ingredients
- To add extra protein to this bowl, you can add a freshly made poached egg on top of the cooked oats and serve it with finely chopped fresh green onions and plenty of black pepper.
- If you want to utilize seasonal vegetables, you can add 1/2 grated zucchini, 1 small carrot, or a small handful of finely chopped baby spinach while cooking the oats. Turmeric and black pepper will pair wonderfully with this vegetable version.
- For those with limited time in the mornings, they can try a refreshing and nutritious alternative by adding 1/2 sliced or mashed avocado, a few drops of lemon juice, and red chili flakes on top of the cooked oats.
- For those seeking a lighter and fresher taste, they can prepare a cooling oat bowl suitable for summer months by mixing cottage cheese into the cooked oats and sprinkling diced cucumber and fresh dill on top. This recipe can also be consumed cold.
Gourmet Recommendations
- As a special touch from our tasting chef, instead of smoked red pepper powder, you can also achieve a smoked, deep aroma layer by adding 1 pinch of 'smoked salt' to the liquid while cooking the oats.
- Drizzling high-quality extra virgin olive oil over the bowl as a final touch during service will further enrich the aromas of the dish and add an appetizing shine.
- In addition to freshly ground black pepper, you can crown the flavor of the cheese oat bowl by adding a few leaves of fresh thyme or a small amount of chili flakes, making it suitable to your palate with different spices.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving
Calories89 kcal
Protein4 g
Carbohydrates6 g
Fat5 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 0 g
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