Alt-Grain Porridge With Kimchi and Jammy Eggs

A hearty and comforting grain porridge made with spelt or other whole grains, enriched with Parmesan cheese and butter, topped with spicy kimchi and perfectly jammy 6-minute eggs. This fusion dish combines wholesome grains with Korean-inspired flavors.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spelt, wheat berries, or barley
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 1 ounce Parmesan, grated
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 whole large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Napa kimchi

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse spelt in a blender or food processor until coarsely chopped (all of the grains should be broken open but not ground to a powder). Combine spelt and 4 cups water in a large saucepan over medium-high; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking occasionally, until spelt is tender and mixture is thick, 25-35 minutes. Whisk in Parmesan and butter. Add water by tablespoonfuls if needed to loosen.

    35 min

  2. 2.

    Just before porridge is done, cook eggs in a small saucepan of boiling water 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let sit just until warm. Carefully peel and slice in half lengthwise.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Heat oil in a small skillet over medium. Cook kimchi, tossing, just until slightly darkened and warmed through, about 1 minute.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Divide grain porridge among bowls. Divide kimchi and eggs over top.

    3 min