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Top-down view showing the dense, textured base of thick savory oatmeal sitting in a light grey rustic bowl.

The Ultimate Creamy Savory Oatmeal with Crispy Fried Egg

This thick, creamy savory oatmeal is cooked in rich broth and topped with a perfectly crispy fried sunny-side-up egg, fresh fanned avocado, vibrant chili oil, and black sesame seeds for the ultimate umami-rich breakfast bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Yields a thick, dense texture.
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth For deep savory flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt To wake up the starches.
  • 1 whole Large Egg Fried sunny-side-up.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For frying the egg.
  • 1/2 small Fresh Avocado Sliced into a fan.
  • 1 tbsp Scallions Finely chopped.
  • 1 tsp Black Sesame Seeds For texture and visual contrast.
  • 1/4 tsp Coarse Cracked Black Pepper Freshly cracked is best.
  • 1 tsp Chili Oil Drizzled over the top.

Equipment

  • 1 Small Heavy-Bottomed Saucepan Essential for simmering the oats evenly.
  • 1 Non-Stick or Cast Iron Skillet Required to achieve crispy lacy edges on the egg.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For perfectly fanning the avocado.

Method
 

Making the Savory Oatmeal
  1. Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring 1 cup of broth to a gentle rolling boil.
  2. Stir in the rolled oats and kosher salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 7-10 minutes until thick, dense, and creamy.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Crack the egg into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy and browned, leaving the yolk runny.
  4. Peel and slice the avocado half, pressing gently to fan out the slices.
  5. Spoon the hot oats into a rustic bowl. Top with the fried egg and fanned avocado.
  6. Sprinkle with finely chopped scallions, black sesame seeds, and cracked black pepper. Finish with a drizzle of chili oil.

Notes

Tip 1: Ensure the frying oil is very hot (shimmering) to achieve those lacy, crispy egg edges.
Tip 2: Do not over-stir the oats while simmering, or they will become gummy instead of beautifully textured.