Well hello by beautiful friends? I hope you all having a fabulous day as you sit down to read this post. I appreciate those that take the time to read my short meanderings as putting together a post takes quite a bit of work and even if it’s just one person that takes the time to appreciate the post then my work is done. Today’s post is the most delicious little snack you have ever tasted! I promise you will pat yourself on the back when you make these little treats because they are so dang tasty. These Gluten-Free Oat Cakes with Miso Roast Pumpkin, Hot Smoked Salmon & Pickled Onion was a combination that come out of my brain one day when I was trying to come up with a savoury topping for the Gluten-Free Oat Cakes that I had made.

The main base of this recipe started with the need to create something using gluten-free quick oats which I had received as a gift from a Gluten Free Oats, a local business here in Toowoomba. I decided not to go down the sweet train, nor the breakfast train which is normal recipes you would use them in. Instead I wanted to create something savoury. That is when Oat Cakes popped into my head. I know these are a great little savoury type cookie that you can use as a base for all manner of things but today I decided to add some Miso Roasted Pumpkin, Hot Smoked Salmon & Pickled Onion. A winning combination if I don’t say so myself.

I recommend making the oat cakes the day before along with the pickled onions if you are making them for a gathering or party. This saves time and only requires the Miso Roast Pumpkin which I was able to cook in about 20 minutes under my oven’s grill. The rest was just assembling the flaked pieces of hot smoked salmon, the pickled onions a dollop of good quality egg mayonnaise and a smattering of finely chopped chives. Can I just say if you have not tried pickling your own onions before then you are missing out! It’s a new obsession in our house (along with Miso Roasted Pumpkin). I love the sweet, salty and sharpness it adds to a dish. We love adding it to burgers, toasted sandwiches, salads etc. It just adds something different.

If I can say one things about these Gluten-Free Oat Cakes with Miso Roast Pumpkin, Hot Smoked Salmon & Pickled Onion is that they are Umami flavour bombs that will have you reaching back for a second and third serving everytime. Enjoy x