"Oatmeal is quick, easy, nutritious, and very simple to meal prep in advance, making it a go-to breakfast option for many people. However, despite ticking many boxes, it sometimes gets a bad rap for being plain, dull, and bland - which is a shame, because it's truly a blank canvas for experimentation. Oatmeal can be customized with all sorts of mix-ins and toppings and taken in whatever direction you want. The addition of miso is one such way to tweak your everyday oatmeal by giving it a savory, umami spin."
"Just adding a little bit of miso can go a long way. Its complex savory and earthy flavors complement the nutty notes of the oats, giving the bowl a unique twist. Meanwhile, its inherent salinity means you can also use miso in place of the pinch of salt you normally add to enhance flavor and make the dish more vibrant."
"Making miso oatmeal is not as complicated as it sounds - simply stir in the white miso paste once the oats are done cooking. You don't need a lot - up to a tablespoon per serving is enough, though you can adjust this ratio to your liking. Layer the oatmeal with a soft-boiled egg or sprinkle on sesame seeds, chives, and scallions."
Oatmeal serves as a versatile, meal-prep–friendly base that benefits from customization to avoid blandness. Adding a small amount of miso introduces complex savory and earthy umami that complements the oats' nutty notes and can substitute for a pinch of salt. White miso is milder and sweeter, while red miso is deeper and saltier, so choose accordingly. Stir white miso into cooked oats, about up to a tablespoon per serving, and adjust to taste. Top with soft-boiled egg, sesame seeds, chives, scallions, sautéed greens, chili oil, or furikake, or pair miso with sweet ingredients for contrast.
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