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5 Savory Oatmeal Recipes From Around The World

Jan 18, 2019 · 43 Comments

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Tired of having the same brown sugar topped oatmeal everyday? Find youself hungry a few minutes later?Β  Want some variety so you’ll never get bored eating the same bowl of oatmeal again?Β 

If you fancy a savory breakfast like me, you’ll love this 5 easy oatmeal recipes made from popular ingredients around the world. They are fast to cook, nutritious, filling and sure to add a punch to your mornings.

In most part of the world, folks eat a savory breakfast. Growing up, we always had something savory for breakfast at home.Β  After I moved and had kids, I started making pancakes on Saturdays for the kids. Just to bring a little sweetness one day of the week. To make French toasts for them, I dip the bread in eggs seasoned with salt and pepper and add a layer of cheese when cooked (blasphemy?). Until recently they didn’t know french toast needs syrup and is sweet. One of my boys started adding a sprinkle of red chili flakes on his french toast. Can’t you tell I’m a proud mama? (hahaha)

I use my homemade chicken stock to cook the oats. It adds so much flavour. The oats are cooked the same way with same ingredients in all the recipes.

Without further ado, I present you my beloved savory oatmeal bowls! (Drumroll, please!!!)

Chinese oatmeal bowl

savory oatmeal with poached egg,mushrooms and scallions

With minced ginger, sauteed mushrooms, poached eggs with a silky yolk, a drizzle of soya sauce and chilli oil will make you want to eat this bowl for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I’m a novice in making poached egg and I used this brilliant recipe from here.

savory oatmeal with pached egg,sauteed mushrooms and scallions.

Chinese Oatmeal Bowl

Savory oatmeal with sauteed mushrooms, poached eggs, scallions with a drizzle of soya sauce and chili oil.
4.78 from 108 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: oatmeal, savory
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Farwin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup instant wholegrain oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 tsp minced ginger
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • poached egg to serve
  • 1 or 2 tsp soya sauce, chili oil to serve
  • sliced scallions to serve

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan on medium. Add ginger and sliced mushrooms. Saute until musrooms are browned. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the mushrooms from the pan. Add water, chicken stock and oats to the same pan and cook for 5 minutes till oats are cooked. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve cooked oats in a bowl and top with sauteed mushrooms, poached egg, scallions and drizzle with soya sauce. Add chili oil if you like some heat. 
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Indian oatmeal bowl

savory oats topped peanut, sauteed onions and chili

Crunchy peanuts with onions, green chili and curry leaves. Oh yeah! Lot of action from the spices, peanuts and onions is sure to liven your bowl of oatmeal and your morning! These are some of the cornerstone ingredients in Indian cooking. If you love curry give this Indian oatmeal recipe a try.

indian savory oatmeal bowl with peanuts, onions, chili and spices

Indian Oatmeal Bowl

Savory oatmeal topped with sauteed onion, green chillies, curry leaves and crunchy peanuts.
5 from 90 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: oatmeal, savory
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Farwin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup wholegrain instant oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 green chili sliced
  • 1 roma tomato chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp peanut
  • few curry leaves

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan on medium. Sprinkle the mustard seeds. When the seeds start to splutter, add the ginger & garlic paste,onions, green chili, tomato and curry leaves.
  • When the onions are softened, add the peanuts and red chili flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes stirring often. Remove and keep it aside.
  • In the same pan, add water, chicken stock and oats. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook oats till done about 5 minutes. 
  • Serve oats in a bowl and top with peanut mixture. 
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Mediterranean oatmeal bowl

savory oats topped with chickpeas, sundried tomatoes and olives.

My favorite Mediterranean ingredients and spices are combined in this savory oatmeal recipe. Chickpeas, olives, sundried tomatoes adds a bold, salty flavor to the otherwise bland oatmeal. The sumac rounds up the dish with a nice tartness so you won’t be needing a slice of lemon. Did you know that a Mediterranean diet promotes longevity? Time to get these healthy ingredients in your diet in every possible way.

savory oats topped with chickpeas, sundried tomatoes and olives.

Mediterranean Oatmeal Bowl

Mediterranean savory oatmeal with chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, olives and sumac.
5 from 89 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: oatmeal, savory
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Farwin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup wholegrain Instant oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas from a can drained and rinsed
  • 2 sun dried tomatoes in oil chopped
  • 5 or 6 olives pitted
  • 1/4 tsp sumac to serve
  • chopped parsley to serve
  • crumbled feta cheese to serve

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan on medium. Add minced garlic and saute. Add chickpeas, sundried tomatoes, olives and saute for 3-4 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
  • In the same pan, add water, chicken stock, instant oats and oregano. Cook until oats are done.
  • Serve the oats in a bowl and top with the chickpea mixture. Sprinkle sumac. chopped parsly and crumbled feta. Adjust seasoning if needed.
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English oatmeal bowl

savory oatmeal topped with baked beans, egg and bacon

We love baked beans here. So it’s natural for me to come up with a savory oatmeal topped with baked beans, sunny side up egg and chicken strips (or bacon for those who are using it) thats quintessentially English, right?Β 

English Oatmeal Bowl

Savory oatmeal topped with baked beans, sunny side up egg and chicken strips
5 from 89 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: English
Keyword: oatmeal, savory
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Farwin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup wholegrain instant oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 to 3 chicken strips
  • 1/2 cup baked beans in tomato sauce
  • chives chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • red chili flakes

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan on low. Crack the egg on to the pan taking care not to break the yolk. Cook on low heat until whites are firm. Remove and keep it aside.
  • Add the chicken strips to the pan and cook until browned. Remove and break it into pieces.
  • Add water, chicken stock and oats to the same pan. Cook until oats are done. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve cooked oatmeal with sunny side up egg, baked beans, crumbled chicken strips. Top with chopped chives and sprinkle some red chili flakes for heat.
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Sri Lankan oatmeal bowl

Last but not least, a savory oatmeal recipe inspired by my roots. I have made an easy version of the chicken conjee using oats and an onion sambal to go with it. Now the onion sambal is the bomb here. It’s similar to a Mexican pico de gallo but with fewer ingredients and more heat. And always fresh. You can substitute salsa or pico de gallo for onion sambal in a pinch.Β 

savory oatmeal topped with chicken, onion sambal and parsley

Sri Lankan Oatmeal Bowl

Savory oatmeal cooked with chicken and topped with a spicy onion sambal, Jalapeno peppers and parsley
5 from 88 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Keyword: oatmeal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Farwin

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup wholegrain instant oats
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 small red onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • parsley chopped to serve
  • Jalapeno pepper sliced to serve

Instructions

  • Heat a pan in medium. Add water, stock and oats and cumin powder. Reserve a few pieces of cooked chicken and add the rest. Cook until oats are done. Add salt to taste. 
  • In a small bowl, mix in the chopped onions, red chili flakes, cayenne pepper, lime juice and 1/4 tsp salt. You can use a mortar and pestle to pound this mixture until well combined, like we traditionally do. 
  • Serve oatmeal topped with the reserved chicken, onion sambal, sliced Jalapeno peppers and chopped parsley. Sprinkle lime juice if needed.
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5 savory oatmeal recipes from around the world

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  1. Natalie says

    January 18, 2019 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    I love oatmeal! It’s definitely one of my favorites on cold winter days – such a great healthy way to start the day. I love all these ideas!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 18, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Thanks so much. These are good any time of the day!

      Reply
  2. Zainab says

    January 18, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! These look and sound spectacular!
    I love oats and these right here will be a great addition to my recipe arsenal πŸ™‚
    One thing though.. you have used instant oats here, can they be substituted with old fashioned rolled oats and or quinoa?

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 19, 2019 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Zainab! Yes, you can use old fashioned rolled oats or quinoa. You’d need to adjust the cooking times accordingly.

      Reply
  3. Mahy Elamin says

    January 19, 2019 at 5:16 am

    5 stars
    I am always looking for savory options with oatmeal and all your versions sound absolutely delicious. I think I’m going to try that English oatmeal bowl ?

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 19, 2019 at 9:08 am

      Thank you Mahi. English oatmeal bowl is a good option to start with. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Noel Lizotte says

    January 19, 2019 at 9:31 am

    5 stars
    Some really great suggestions on savory combinations here. I’m intrigued by that Mediterranean flavor mix. It looks so pretty …

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 19, 2019 at 10:07 am

      Thank you so much. Mediterranean one has great flavors and you’ll love it!

      Reply
  5. Swathi says

    January 19, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    I didn’t think that we can give so much dimension to oatmeal bowl. I am going to try few of them. all are delicious. first one will be Indian,Srilankan than Mediterranean

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 21, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks Swathi. Do let me know how it turns out.

      Reply
  6. Catalina says

    January 19, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    I love recipes from around the world. These 5 oatmeal bowls are the perfect excuse to try new flavors. They all look gorgeous!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 21, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      Thank you Catalina!

      Reply
  7. Natalie says

    January 19, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    Wow savory oatmeal. I never tried it. But all these recipes look and sound sooo good. I must give it a go. That egg and bacon version is my fav and first on my list. Yum!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 21, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      You’ll be amazed by the flavors! Thanks Natalie.

      Reply
  8. Philip - Chef Sous Chef says

    January 21, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    I’ve never tried savoury oatmeal and it’s something I’ve been wanting to experiment with lately. All versions you did sound amazing and I can’t wait to try them out!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 21, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you Philip. You should definitely give them a go.

      Reply
  9. Ajoke says

    January 21, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    Your pictures are stunning, I want a bowl of each savory oatmeal on this post. They look so good!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks so much Ajoke!

      Reply
  10. Aleta says

    January 21, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    Wow so many delicious oat meals to choose from! How do I choose one? Maybe I should go down the list one at a time πŸ˜› Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      That’s the way to go ! πŸ™‚ Thank you.

      Reply
  11. Nicole says

    January 21, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    These dishes look beautiful! It looks like America is one of the few that doesn’t favor savory oatmeal dishes. I would try all of these.

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  12. Elaine Benoit says

    January 22, 2019 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    I would eat every single one of these oatmeal bowls. Just not in one sitting. πŸ˜‰ I’ll have to make them in order, but I get my favorite will be either the Chinese bowl or the Indian bowl. It’s going to be fun trying to pick my favorite.

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Love that! you can pace it out over next few weeks. One bowl a week πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Kristen says

    January 22, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Farwin, these look to die for. Love savoury oatmeals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Can’t wait to give these a try,

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks so much Kristen. They can be had anytime.

      Reply
  14. Sharon says

    January 22, 2019 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love the flavours of both the Sri Lankan and English bowls. English is my background, so no surprise I was drawn to that one! I have been enjoying smoked turkey bacon from the market stand where I buy my chicken and I bet it would taste perfect with this. I will try the Sri Lankan one for dinner. That onion sambal sounds delicious. πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      Thanks so much Sharon. You’ll love the Sri Lankan one. It’s so easy to put together.

      Reply
  15. Riz | Chocolates & Chai says

    January 22, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    Oooh….so much oat-y goodness, I don’t know where to start!!!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you! May I suggest the English one? It’s the easiest.

      Reply
  16. Corina Blum says

    January 23, 2019 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    I love oatmeal but I have to admit I’ve never had a savoury oatmeal recipe! I really should give it a go one day and be a bit more adventurous!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 23, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      Yes, you should try it! It’s nice to switch things up once in a while.

      Reply
  17. Veena Azmanov says

    January 23, 2019 at 4:44 pm

    5 stars
    I love oatmeal and it’s my absolute favorite breakfast any day of the week. But I have never made it a savory one like. I am so going to try this soon. Love the creativity in these dishes.

    Reply
  18. Saima says

    January 24, 2019 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    Wow! So many ways of having savoury oatmeal! I love all of these and will be trying at least one of them on the weekend, maybe the Sri Lankan oatmeal bowl. Thanks, Farwin.

    Reply
  19. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

    January 24, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing pictures and recipes! Never had savory oatmeal and all these ideas are fantastic!

    Reply
  20. Analida Braeger says

    January 24, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    So so creative! The fry up oatmeal certainly reminds me of going to brunch with my British friends. They ordered the fry up…always. Cannot wait to try these savory treats.

    Reply
  21. Marisa Franca says

    January 26, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    This certainly is an inspiration to get away from the usual oatmeal with nuts and fruit and expand the repertoire. WOW! I love savory but never thought of doing that with oatmeal. I don’t see why not!! I love that Chinese one with the egg on top. This is going on the menu this coming week.

    Reply
  22. Leslie Haasch says

    January 27, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    The idea of savory oatmeal has never really occurred to me… but these all look so beautiful and delicious, I’ll have to give it a try!

    Reply
  23. amita says

    January 27, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    the Indian oatmeal bowl sounds absolutely delish. I am also pinning this. Something I haven’t even thought of trying before. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  24. Melissa says

    August 21, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    I tried the Chinese Oatmeal , but with a couple modifications and it is my new favorite breakfast. I’ve always struggled with breakfast in America is always loaded with sweets, plus being allergic to eggs and dairy makes finding breakfast options difficult here. I added Chinese sausage instead of egg and the oil I used was sesame and canola for a mild sesame flavor, topped it with sliced tomato. Thanks for posting these recipes, now I have a few more egg, dairy and sweet-reduced options

    Reply
  25. Jenny says

    October 21, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    5 stars
    One of my new favorite breakfasts!

    Reply
  26. Sam S. says

    January 18, 2021 at 10:59 am

    Hi! These look great. Just wanted to ask what can be a substitute for the chicken stock? Would plain water work? Thanks!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 24, 2021 at 11:11 am

      Hi Sam,
      Sorry for the late reply. Yes, plain water or vegetable stock works. I use a bullion cube too at times.

      Reply

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