A savory porridge for dinner? Why not? Oat is really just another whole grain. (It is one, we should mention, with a history as an aphrodisiac. Learn more about the aphrodisiac side of oats.) And the steel-cut oats called for in this recipe – oats that have been chopped up rather than rolled – have a texture reminiscent of other grains that have been slow-cooked.

Savory oatmeal with egg is nourishing and aphrodisiac

We mentioned that the oats at the base of this dish are not only a nutritious whole grain but they’re aphrodisiac. But it’s the aphrodisiac spices used to flavor the oats that we think make this savory oats recipe compelling.

Both the turmeric and ginger cooked with the porridge are historically aphrodisiac. Ginger is associated with warming the body. And turmeric is associated both with testosterone production and with improving circulation. Learn more about the health benefits of turmeric.

Then, of course, there’s the kimchi that garnishes the dish. A fiery condiment, kimchi boasts a healthy serving of chile pepper, one of our favorite aphrodisiacs. And we would be remiss if we didn’t point out that eggs, symbols of fertility in many cultures, are also held in regard among the world’s most popular aphrodisiacs.

To make a savory vegan porridge

With the exception of the egg, this oatmeal recipe is entirely vegan. (Be sure to check the ingredients in your kimchi to ensure that it does not contain honey.) You can make this savory oatmeal without the egg for a satisfying and nutritious, completely plant-based meal.

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Turmeric Steel Cut Oats with Kimchi and Fried Egg

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This recipe transforms steel cut oats into something exotic by adding savory ingredients like kimchi and spice. Serve with a fried egg for a complete, vegetarian meal. 

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine aphrodisiac

Cooking Style Vegetarian

Diet and Health Healthy

Ingredient eggs

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings 2

Author Flahavan's Oats

Ingredients

• 1 shallot
• 1 in . piece of fresh ginger
• 1 tsp . black sesame seeds
• 1 tsp . white sesame seeds
• 2 tsp . coconut oil
• 1 tsp . dried turmeric
• ½ cup Irish Steel Cut Oats
• 3 ¾ cups vegetable stock
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 free range eggs
• 3.5 oz . kimchi
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

• Finely chop the shallot, then peel and grate the ginger.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan for 2 minutes until fragrant, and put to one side for later.
• Add 1 tsp. of coconut oil to a medium sized saucepan over a medium heat and sauté the shallot and ginger until soft.
• Add the turmeric and sauté for a further 1 minute, before adding in the Irish oatmeal and hot vegetable stock.
• Continue cooking the oats for 30-40 minutes, stirring from time to time to prevent them from sticking. Season with salt and plenty of freshly-milled black pepper.
• In the meantime, add 1 tsp. of coconut oil to a small frying pan over a medium heat and fry the eggs to your liking.
• Spoon the turmeric porridge into two shallow bowls. Top each bowl with some of the kimchi and a fried egg. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander leaves to serve.

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Amy Reiley

Eat Something Sexy's Creator & Editor-in-Chief Amy Reiley is the award-winning author of five aphrodisiac cookbooks. She has her Master of Arts in Gastronomy, awarded by Le Cordon Bleu and The University of Adelaide.

Amy is considered a leading authority on aphrodisiacs and her work in the field of aphrodisiac food history and health science is quoted in publications including National Geographic, The New York Times, Epicurious, Wine Enthusiast, Health and Playboy magazines. She speaks internationally on aphrodisiacs and has brought her knowledge of aphrodisiac foods to national television shows including The Today Show and CBS Early Show. She is a frequent guest on relationship and lifestyle radio and podcast shows and has been interviewed by BBC and NPR radio, Cosmopolitan radio and popular podcasts including My Dad Wrote a Porno.

Amy is also a freelance food, wine and health researcher and writer as well as a wine competition judge. Her work has appeared in publications ranging from Variety to The Daily Meal. She is an MSN content provider. And she is also a former wine editor for Gayot.com and wine & spirits editor of Las Vegas magazine.

Fun fact: Amy was the creator of the first ever comprehensive food and wine apps, Amy Reiley's Pocket Gourmet and Amy Reiley's Pocket Vineyard for Palm.

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