5 from 10 votes
Millet Congee
Millet Congee is a comforting porridge made by simmering millet and pumpkin cubes in water until soft and slightly thickened. The natural sweetness of pumpkin complements the mild graininess of millet, resulting in a soothing textured dish that can be enjoyed hot, optionally sweetened for added flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
109 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109
% 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.