Kent and Odette's Oatsotto

Yeah, none of the tags are going to work for this.....
What is Oatsotto you ask?

Oatsotto is the delicious oat based savory herbed grain accompaniment that I enjoyed for dinner last night. Think of it as risotto, but without the arsenic. That's right folks, arsenic. Read the linked article, or don't, but take it easy on the rice until there is more info.

ANYHOW- My wonderful brother and I made oatsotto for dinner last night, and it was amazing.
I'm sorry there isn't a picture, but oatsotto deserves a better photographer than I to make it look as good as it tastes.

Steel cut oats are good for many reasons (more fiber, texture, oatyness, and minerals), but most importantly because they have enough texture not to turn into the dreaded oatmeal glop from many of our youths. The texture and neutral flavor is what makes oats ideal for savory or sweet dishes.

If your not sold on the novelty yet, imagine the comforting carbohydrate warmth of risotto with a little more nubbles, rich chicken stock and savory rosemary permeating every bite. Sprinkled with a little pecorino or nesting a poached egg, this is a super satisfying one dish meal you can do pretty much anything with. Yay!

You will need:
1 Cup Organic Steel cut oats
3(ish) Cups warm chicken stock
1-2 Tbs Fresh chopped rosemary
Salt
Pepper
Any veggies you might like: onions, mushrooms, carrots, peas or zucchini are all good options. One word of warning: DO NOT be tempted to add garlic, it tastes terrible with oats.

To make:
First, saute any veggies you will be adding and set them aside. In a medium (4-6 cup) saucepan mix the oats with one cup stock and half the rosemary, bring to a simmer and stir regularly. As the liquid evaporates, add more stock, continuing to stir and simmer until your oats reach the texture of risotto and are tender to the tooth. Stir in your veggies and remaining rosemary to taste along with a generous pinch of salt. Serve with plenty of salt and pepper along with your toppings of choice. My brother like poached eggs, my husband likes bacon.
SUPER YUM
xoxo