Millet Congee
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
109 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Millet Congee
Description
This Millet Congee recipe involves washing and soaking millet briefly before simmering it together with cubed pumpkin in boiling water. The mixture is brought back to a boil then partially covered and simmered for about 30 minutes, with occasional stirring to prevent sticking. The pumpkin softens and imparts a gentle sweetness to the congee as the millet breaks down, producing a smooth, slightly creamy porridge.
The texture is tender with a mild graininess from the millet balanced by the soft, sweet pieces of pumpkin. The gradual simmering allows the flavors to blend, creating a subtle, warming dish suitable for breakfast or light meals. Optionally, a bit of sugar can be stirred in to enhance the sweetness according to preference.
This congee is best served hot, making it a soothing and nourishing choice particularly in cooler weather or when a gentle textured meal is desired. Its simplicity allows it to pair well with savory or sweet accompaniments if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet
- 2 cups pumpkin cubes
- 3 liters water divided
Instructions
- Wash the millet well and then soak it with clean water.
- Load a large pot with 3 liters of water. Bring the water to boiling and then add millet and pumpkin cubes. Continue heat until the content boils again.
- Partially cut the pot and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir from time to time to avoid the millet and pumpkin sticking to the bottom.
- Optionally add sugar to enhance the sweet flavor. Stir to disslove. Serve hot!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4940IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 5.2mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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