Today, let's talk about the best quick dinner recipe in the world (seriously!). I'm going to make a bold statement here and say that adding a perfectly poached egg to just about any savory dish instantly makes it swoon worthy. Add glorious chunks of fresh avocado, tangy kimchi, and spicy siracha to that equation? Heaven.
Combine the above mentioned ingredients and add some hearty brown rice and garlic sauteed greens .....BAM... The Poachie Bowl. Now, I can't take credit for inventing the poachie bowl. My mom used to make a version of this meal for herself when my Dad was traveling for work and she wanted something simple, comforting, nutrient dense, and supremely delish. I don't know about you, but during the week, I don't like to spend much time in the kitchen preparing elaborate dinners. I mean, ain't nobody got time for that! (if you do, please send me an invite for dinner, and I will be happy to enjoy the fruits of your labor... hehe.) My mom and I were chatting one day about weeknight meal prep, and she shared this easy go-to meal with me. Well, she created a monster. PJ and I now have poachie bowls once a week (at least!), and admittedly, I could probably eat this same thing every night for dinner and die a happy woman.
The staple ingredients in The Poachie Bowl are brown rice, avocado, poached eggs, and siracha. The extras (i.e. greens and veggies) can easily be swapped for whatever leftover veggies you have on hand! Also, quinoa works great instead of brown rice, but I personally think the nutty flavor or the brown rice makes the dish. Just sayin' :)
Now, one of the most important parts of this bowl of goodness is getting the poached eggs right. I have had some major fails in this department.
BUT... after much trial and error, I think I am finally a poaching aficionado.There are numerous tutorials on how to perfectly poach an egg, but my go to method is as follows:
1. Add a small dash of vinegar to a pan of steadily simmering water.
2. Crack egg individually into a ramekin or cup
3. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water to help the egg white wrap around the yolk.
4. Slowly tip the egg into the water, white first. Leave to cook for three minutes.
5.Remove with a slotted spoon
6. Drain onto kitchen paper
I have the bowl all ready so I can just plop the poachies on top! Happy poaching and eating!
The Poachie Bowl
(serves one)
- 1-2 poached eggs
- 1 cup of cooked brown basmati rice (or quinoa)
- 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4-1/3 cup jarred kimchi, diced
- 1 cup sauteed greens of choice (my favorite is swiss chard or kale sauteed in garlic and coconut oil!)
- 1-2 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 tsp-tbsp coconut oil
- Siracha to taste
- Optional: leftover roasted veggies (i.e. asparagus, zucchini, brussels)
- Optional Garnishes: sesame seeds, scallions
Saute your greens with coconut oil and minced garlic. Heat (or cook) leftover brown rice. Mix brown rice with chopped kimchi. I occasionally add a small dash of soy sauce (tamari) in addition to the kimchi, but it's not really necessary. Place greens in the bottom of your bowl. Top with kimchi rice mixture, any additional veggies, poached egg, chunked avocado, and siracha. Garnish with scallion and sesame seeds. Now enjoy, smile, and rub your happy belly!
**Note: This bowl can be totally customized. For example, my mom does not use kimchi in her bowl. Instead, she heats a little sesame oil and adds the cooked rice into the pan and mixes with a bit of soy sauce. Sometimes I add extra roasted veggies, sometimes I don't. It all depends on what I have any hanging around. I will say that the roasted asparagus was a fantastic addition to this epic bowl, and I would probably add it again.
From me to you :) Bon appetit!
Love and Hugs,
Sarah
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