Miso ginger porridge with garlic kale and poached egg
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight meals that feels both nourishing and indulgent. The umami richness from miso paste creates a deeply satisfying broth in just 20 minutes, while the ginger adds natural warmth and aids digestion. I love how versatile and budget friendly it is, using humble pantry staples to create something restaurant worthy. Top it all with crispy garlicky kale and a jammy poached egg, then finish with a drizzle of sriracha for a kick. It's comfort food that actually makes you feel good.
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Ingredients
- 350 mlsfresh vegetable stock
- 80 gramsjumbo oats
- 1 tbspbrown rice miso paste
- 1 tsproot ginger
- 1 tspvegetable oil
- 1garlic clove
- 50 gramskale leaves
- 1poached eggs
- 1sriracha chilli sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Bring 350ml fresh vegetable stock to a simmer in a medium pan, add 80g jumbo oats and cook over a low heat until they begin to soften (about 2-3 minutes). Stir in 1 tbsp brown rice miso paste and 1 tsp grated fresh root ginger, and cook until the oats are soft and to your desired consistency (about 5 minutes – we like it a little thicker than sweet porridge).
- 2
Meanwhile, in a separate frying pan, heat 1 tsp vegetable oil and sauté 1 crushed garlic clove and 50g torn kale leaves over a low heat for 3 minutes.
- 3
Divide the porridge between 2 bowls, seasoning if liked. Top each with the kale, a poached egg and a drizzle of sriracha chilli sauce, if liked.
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